subject to

phrasal verb

subjected to; subjected to also subject to; subjecting to; subjects to

: affected by or possibly affected by (something)

The firm is subject to state law.

The schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Clothing purchases over $200 are subject to tax.

Anyone caught trespassing is subject to a $500 fine.

: likely to do, have, or suffer from (something)

My cousin is subject to panic attacks.

I'd rather not live in an area that is subject to flooding.

: dependent on something else to happen or be true

The sale of the property is subject to approval by the city council.

All rooms are just $100 a night, subject to availability.

Examples of subject to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Gryphon cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Gryphon. —

Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024 Under the proposal, people who willfully engage in such business without a license would be subject to punishments not exceeding a five-year prison sentence and a $250,000 fine. —

Alex Thomas, arkansasonline.com, 22 Apr. 2024 Recommended by Our Editors The Best Streaming Device Deals For April 2024 The Best Video Streaming Services for 2024 The Best Live TV Streaming Services for 2024 Prices subject to change. —

Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 20 Apr. 2024 Like many cities across the United States, Grants Pass has been subject to the same economic and social forces that have compounded homelessness over the years. —

Abbie Vansickle, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024 The higher tariffs would apply to Chinese steel and aluminum imports that aren't subject to a Trump-era 25% tariff still in place on certain steel imports. —

Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024 Schedules are subject to change and some restrictions may end ahead of schedule. —

Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024 Their tissue samples were then dissected, preserved in ethanol and subjected to DNA extraction. —

Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024 The consent decree also states that during public participation periods at City Council meetings, subject to reasonable time, place and manner restrictions, members of the public may direct and/or express comment, criticism or praise to and regarding public officials. —

Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024

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