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

Alex Adams, one of Kennedy’s deputies who runs an HHS division called the Administration for Children and Families, stressed on a recent call with reporters that Head Start providers will still be subject to state and local regulations. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

Italians arriving at Barcelona airport were subject to random police checks after the controls were put into effect overnight, according to Spain’s state news agency EFE. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

The deal is expected to close in September, subject to regulatory approvals. — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

While the island is fully operational in its current form, Engel & Völkers Greece says there is also room for future development, subject to local planning approvals. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for subject to

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