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

The judges openly questioned whether Wisne has defined the relevant market—meaning an area of competition subject to antitrust scrutiny—and whether there’s sufficient data to support the antitrust claim. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Addresses and schedules are from the Georgia Secretary of State’s office as well as local elections offices and are subject to change. — Charles Minshew, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026

The all-stock deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to regulatory approval, and would expand the quantum-computing company's cybersecurity portfolio. — Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

The Agency for Cultural Affairs also offers a co-production subsidy covering 20%, subject to caps. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

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