applicable
adjective
ap·pli·ca·ble
ˈa-pli-kə-bəl 
also
ə-ˈpli-kə-
: capable of or suitable for being applied : appropriate
statutes applicable to the case
A fee is applicable when a scheduled payment is late.
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Businesses must comply with all applicable laws.
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Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
This means grocery data provides insights that are applicable to a wide variety of consumers, from high-income earners to more budget-conscious individuals.
—Jon Jacobson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
After undeclared dividends on preferred stock, the net loss applicable to common shareholders was $45,187, compared to $34,203 in the previous year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Opt in on the BetMGM app and apply these boosts where applicable.
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applicable
adjective
ap·pli·ca·ble
ˈap-li-kə-bəl
also
ə-ˈplik-ə-
: capable of being put to use or put into practice : appropriate
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