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 people mover has been subject to years of delays since 2023 and will now open in February at the earliest. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Campaign clothing, buttons and other political materials may be subject to restrictions, so voters should check the state's current guidance before wearing or displaying campaign materials at a polling place. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

For example, an inner display repair is listed at $99 under the coverage, subject to the plan's terms. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

The initial phase is subject to planning, regulatory and network approvals from the government and relevant agencies, alongside securing a tenant for the project, Drax said in a statement said. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for subject to

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