Applicant

Applicant
Applicant Ap"pli*cant, n. [L. applicans, p. pr. of applicare. See {Apply}.] One who apples for something; one who makes request; a petitioner. [1913 Webster]

The applicant for a cup of water. --Plumtre. [1913 Webster]

The court require the applicant to appear in person. --Z. Swift. [1913 Webster]


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