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Apply
3. With regard to global technical regulations developed in accordance with this Agreement, the term "apply" means a decision on the necessity for the Contracting Party to comply with the global technical regulations from a specific date; in other words, the date on which the regulations apply within the jurisdiction of the Contracting Party.
Source: Agreement on the Introduction of Global Technical Regulations for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment Items and Parts That May Be Installed and/or Used on Wheeled Vehicles