have relation to vs have a relation to

Both "have relation to" and "have a relation to" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Have relation to" is more formal and less common, while "have a relation to" is the more commonly used phrase in everyday language.

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have relation to

This phrase is correct but less common and more formal.

This phrase is correct and can be used in formal writing or speech when referring to a connection or association between two things.

Examples:

The new policy has relation to the company's long-term goals.
The historical event has relation to the cultural changes of the time.

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Some health claims may not have any relation to a balanced diet, for example.
Difficulties have in relation to the timely deployment of the required procurement experts.
The target appeared to have no relation to the shooter.
We are divided on the nature of transatlantic relations and on how much autonomy we have in relation to the United States.
Therefore the concerns that you have in relation to this matter will be remedied automatically in accordance with that agreement.
That is the clear advice I have in relation to this issue, and I give that response to you for your consideration.
I am absolutely satisfied that the system of rapid response that we have in relation to animal and human diseases is very effective.
But that something has to have direct relation to what she originally said.
I and many of my constituents have concerns in relation to proposed legislation on copyright.
Everybody must face their responsibilities, and you have responsibility in relation to an entirely constitutional issue.
What options does it have in relation to the status of the accession negotiations?
I have concerns regarding the potential impact that the current discussions may have in relation to the pharmaceutical industry and health in the developing world.
Does this have any relation to the recently detained schoolteacher friends?
This registration will normally not affect the inter partes relation between the two legal subjects but only have importance in relation to third parties.
Sixteen industrial users have sent submissions in relation to the present investigation.
Products have been considered in relation to their end-use application, where relevant.
Other Community producers have made submissions in relation to the investigation but have not provided full cooperation.
Distortions have also arisen in relation to the issue of guidelines on the slaughter of animals.
We also have growing responsibilities in relation to the wider international community.
Very rarely, convulsions have been observed in relation to infusion reactions.

Alternatives:

be related to
have a connection to
have an association with
have relevance to
have a bearing on

have a relation to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

This phrase is the more commonly used form in everyday language when referring to a connection or association between two things.