applicable

The definition of applicable is something that is appropriate or relevant.

(adjective)

An example of something that is applicable to everyone is the speed limit.

See applicable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that can be applied; appropriate

Origin: ML applicabilis: see apply & -able

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See applicable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

That can be applied; relevant or appropriate: a rule not applicable in all cases; added the applicable sales tax.

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