WorldAugust 19, 2026

disapplied

dis-uh-PLYD

Definition

To remove, annul, or negate the effect or applicability of a law, rule, or provision in a specific context.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'dis-' (meaning 'reversal' or 'negation') and the verb 'apply' (from Old French 'aplier', meaning 'to join' or 'to fasten'). It reflects the formal act of stripping away the established application of a regulation.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how the current geographic restriction for critical electricity assets will no longer apply to those located in offshore areas, allowing them to be regulated under the framework.

Security of Critical Infrastructure: Tranche 2 reforms

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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