subject to

phrasal verb

subjected to; subjected to also subject to; subjecting to; subjects to

: 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.

: 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.

: 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 Programs that fail to meet a 930 multi-year APR score are then subject to punitive measures, typically in the form of postseason ineligibility. —

Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 July 2024 Such proposals would be subject to council approval. —

Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2024 This cost is subject to change at the discretion of the City Commission. —

Joanne Haner, Miami Herald, 2 July 2024 Dials are subject to spotting with age, so expect to pay $10,000 for the most desirable variant with an engraved logo dial in good, clean condition. —

David Flett, Robb Report, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for subject to

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