subject to
phrasal 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.
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Dan Coakley, a Principal with PMG, chosen by the Orlando Housing Authority to redevelop the site, said that the plans are still preliminary and are subject to change, but that his company is committed to the effort.
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Tyler Williams, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Entrepreneurs may also become subject to U.S. self-employment taxes and fewer fundraising options compared to corporations.
—Vincenzo Villamena, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Mid-term vacancies are filled by gubernatorial appointment, after which the judges are subject to election by popular vote.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Movies on the Lawn are subject to the weather and will not be rescheduled.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Tyler Williams, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Entrepreneurs may also become subject to U.S. self-employment taxes and fewer fundraising options compared to corporations.
—Vincenzo Villamena, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Mid-term vacancies are filled by gubernatorial appointment, after which the judges are subject to election by popular vote.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Movies on the Lawn are subject to the weather and will not be rescheduled.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
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“Subject to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subject%20to. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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