applicable
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- applicability noun
- applicableness noun
- applicably adverb
- nonapplicable adjective
- nonapplicableness noun
- unapplicable adjective
- unapplicableness noun
- unapplicably adverb
Etymology
Origin of applicable
First recorded in 1400–50; from Latin applic(āre) “to apply ” + -able, or from Middle French applicable, Medieval Latin applicābilis; replacing late Middle English appliable
Example Sentences
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“Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War remain unwavering in their commitment to the highest standards of ethics and strict adherence to all applicable laws and regulations,” he wrote.
From Salon
The summonses were issued "as part of the application of administrative sanctions in accordance with the applicable provisions", the minister added.
From Barron's
The themes of the debasement trade, the store of value, central banks’ accumulation and the diversification of reserves in the aftermath of the freezing of Russian assets in 2022 are all still applicable, he said.
From MarketWatch
The Stanford School of Medicine prohibits “unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law,” a spokeswoman said.
Stanford spokesperson Cecilia Arradaza said the medical school “prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.”
From Los Angeles Times
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