Sentence examples for applies generally from inspiring English sources

This article discusses evolution as it applies generally to living things.

"To be a great autocrat you must be a great barbarian," said Joseph Conrad; but the thought applies generally.

Such deference is not unique to the abortion context, but applies generally to state statutes addressing all areas of the law.

It would sensibly set the evidentiary bar for the government somewhat lower than the House, allowing forfeitures based on "a preponderance of the evidence" -- the standard that applies generally in all civil cases.

A law (e.g., a statute) is by nature universal in form: it is a standard of conduct that applies generally, in respect of both the classes of persons and the types of conduct it governs.

This, though, "would be the first law that applies generally to businesses requiring privacy notice, particularly in the offline space," said Lisa J. Sotto, a partner at Hunton & Williams who heads the law firm's privacy and information management practice.

Rules are general commands (applying generally to a class), as contrasted with specific or individual commands ("drink wine today" or "John Major must drink wine").

When applied generally to the nation's health care system, that meant about $700 billion could be saved.

Ofcom said that ITV "added" to the young girl's distress and failed to apply "generally accepted standards of broadcasting".

Some are still trying to work out whether they are caught within the scope of the laws, which apply generally to Australian telecommunications companies.

Last October, the F.C.C. in consultation with the White House budget office ordered the company to begin applying generally accepted accounting principles for federal agencies by Oct. 1, 2004.