Applicare
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
To fasten, to moor a ship.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Lat.
In old English law. To fasten to; to moor (a vessel) Anciently rendered, "to apply." Hale, de Jure Mar. Applicatio est vita regulae. Application is the life of a rule. 2 Bulst 79.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
I In old English law. To fasten to; to moor. Applicare et exonerare: to moor and unload.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Lat.
In old English law. To fasten to; to moor (a vessel.) Anciently rendered, “to apply.” Hale, de Jure Mar. Applicatio est vita regule. Application is the life of arule. 2 Bulst. 79,