subject to
phrasal verb
subjected to; subjected to also subject to; subjecting to; subjects to
1
: 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.
2
: 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.
3
: 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.
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Deal pricing and availability are subject to change after the time of publication.
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 19 May 2025
This April, the company was subjected to a Congressional investigation into the fate of its users’ sensitive information.
—Michael Barclay, Quartz, 19 May 2025
Still, Graham reiterated that all information provided to reporters during the press conference was preliminary and subject to change throughout the investigation.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 19 May 2025
This April, the company was subjected to a Congressional investigation into the fate of its users’ sensitive information.
—Michael Barclay, Quartz, 19 May 2025
Still, Graham reiterated that all information provided to reporters during the press conference was preliminary and subject to change throughout the investigation.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
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“Subject to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subject%20to. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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