pass muster - idiom, to be judged as acceptable or good enough
rely - v. to depend on something
conscious - adj. aware of something
applicant - n. someone who formally asks for something (such as a job or admission to a college) : someone who applies for something
systemic - adj. of or relating to an entire system
internal - adj. coming from the inside
lawsuit - n. a process by which a court of law makes a decision