applicable

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. aplicable
The labor law is applicable to the majority of employees in the country, with some exceptions.Las leyes laborales son aplicables a la mayoría de los empleados del país, con algunas excepciones.
b. pertinente
Fundamental human rights principles are applicable to armed conflict cases.Los principios de los derechos humanos básicos son pertinentes en casos de conflicto armado.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
The form said to delete whatever wasn't applicable.El formulario decía que había que tachar lo que no correspondiera.
The judge, who was accused of abuse of power, argued that the law was not applicable to judges.El juez, que fue acusado del abuso de poder, sostuvo que la ley no se aplicaba a los jueces.
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