subjection

noun

sub·​jec·​tion (ˌ)səbˈjekshən 

plural -s

1

a

obsolete : the exercise of lordship or control : lordly sway or rule

b

: the act of subduing or subjecting : subjugation

planned the subjection of the rebels

determined on the subjection of his baser nature

2

: the quality or state of being subject and especially under the power, control, or government of another

the general subjection of women prior to the 20th century

: such as

a

obsolete : obedient submissiveness : subordination

b

archaic : a legal obligation (as by contract or pledge) to submit to the will of another : homage

c

archaic : the condition of being under obligation or liability

3

: attachment of a subject to a predicate in logic compare predication

Word History

Etymology

Middle English subjeccioun, from Middle French subjection, from Late Latin subjection-, subjectio, from Latin, act of bringing under, from subjectus (past participle of subjicere, subicere to bring under) + -ion-, -io -ion

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Rhymes for subjection

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction