74However, it is settled case-law that the wording used in one language version of a provision of EU law cannot serve as the sole basis for the interpretation of that provision, or be made to override the other language versions in that regard. Such an approach would be incompatible with the requirement of the uniform application of EU law. In the event of divergence between the language versions, the provision in question must be interpreted by reference to the purpose and general scheme of the rules of which it forms a part (see Case C-372/88 Cricket St Thomas [1990] ECR I-1345, paragraphs 18 and 19, and Case C-149/97 Institute of the Motor Industry [1998] ECR I-7053, paragraph 16).
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