subject to

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.

Examples of subject to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Interest rates are variable and subject to change at any time. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 27 June 2026

Secondly, gear like strollers, car seats, and playpens not only occupy a lot of space, but metal parts can tarnish if subjected to humidity. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

Unused funds never expire and can be used later or transferred to an eligible family member or a Roth IRA (subject to rollover rules and limits). — Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

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