submission

noun

sub·​mis·​sion səb-ˈmi-shən 

1

a

: a legal agreement to submit to the decision of arbitrators

b

: an act of submitting something (as for consideration or inspection)

also : something submitted (such as a manuscript)

2

: the condition of being submissive, humble, or compliant

3

: an act of submitting to the authority or control of another

Synonyms

• compliance
• conformity
• obedience
• subordination

Examples of submission in a Sentence

I'm preparing the results of my study for submission to a medical journal.

the electronic submission of tax returns

The deadline for submissions is January 31st.

We cannot accept submissions longer than 2,000 words.

Over 5,000 submissions were received.

a religion that preaches submission to God's will

The prisoners were beaten into submission.

Recent Examples on the Web

In early 2022, Carman asked the ADM Group director to review his portfolio submission for the Socorro superintendent position. —The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024

His takedown defense is 80 percent, and his submission average is 0.00. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

After all, the submissions paint drastically different pictures of Bankman-Fried. —Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024

Even though Russia’s leader might seem impervious to small military setbacks, his comments last week following the announcement of his poll victory suggest a possible further intention to force Ukraine’s border areas into submission. —Andy Carey, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024

New questions are typically posted on Thursdays, with a Monday deadline for submissions. —Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024

Visit here for more information on the Astra awards and the submission process. —Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024

The filing of the three measures Thursday follows submission of seven proposals by the industry and its supporters that would ban state and local laws, ordinances and codes that favor or discriminate against types of energy sources. —Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2024

Filmmakers can also submit pitches through the online submission form. —Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin submission-, submissio act of lowering, from submittere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

submission

noun

sub·​mis·​sion səb-ˈmish-ən 

1

: an act of submitting something (as for consideration or comment)

also : something submitted (as a musical composition)

2

: the condition of being humble or obedient

3

: an act of submitting to the authority or control of another

Medical Definition

submission

noun

sub·​mis·​sion səb-ˈmish-ən 

: the condition of being submissive

Legal Definition

submission

noun

sub·​mis·​sion səb-ˈmi-shən 

1

: an agreement to submit a dispute to and abide by the decision of an arbitrator

an award falls within the general rule that acts of arbitrators must…be coextensive with the submission

—Albert v. Goor, 218 P.2d 736 (1950)

2

: an act of submitting something

upon submission of a properly completed memorandum

—J. H. Friedenthal et al.

also : something submitted

3

: an act of submitting to the authority or control of another