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To this topic that also is applicable which is read, according to the new translation, in Acts 13:1, 2: Barnabas, Simeon, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen and Saul sacrificed--i.e. they offered an oblation, which can and ought justly to be understood not of an oblation made to idols, but of the mass, since it is called by the Greeks liturgy.

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

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  • But it's applicable, again, to every organ system. —  Alan Russell on regenerating our bodies
  • Harmless by name, harmless by nature.But we have winners this morning, along with a list of the "valid" entries.First, the one everyone found that was sorta not really only kinda applicable was the February, 2006, New York Times essay by Constance Casey called "The Grass Station" (login may be required).
  • When applicable, the winner may be required to execute and return within five business days an Affidavit of Eligibility and a Liability and Publicity Release to be eligible for the prize or an alternate winner will be selected. —  ohdeedoh
  • Kate lists website addresses throughout the book where applicable, and she includes a lot of vintage, DIY and handmade alternatives, as well as more upscale, but still sustainable, green wedding options. —  MissMalaprop.com - indie finds for your uncommon life
  • The safety limits established by these Guidelines are therefore internationally applicable, and Nigeria is no exception. —  Welcome to the Frontpage
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  1. = French applicable= Italian applicabile, from Latin applicare: see apply, and cf. appliable.
 

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