APPLY

apply,vb.1.  To  make  a  formal  request  or  motion  <apply  for  a  loan>  <apply  for  injunctive

relief>.2. To employ for a limited purpose <apply payments to a reduction in interest>.3. To put to

use  with  a  particular  subject  matter  <  apply  the  law  to  the  facts>  <apply  the  law  only  to

transactions in interstate commerce>. [Blacks Law 8th]