Subject to
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Rule Bound
Use 'subject to' to convey necessity to follow established rules.
When playing chess, you are subject to the movement rules of each piece.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Optional
'Subject to' highlights that certain conditions are not optional within a system.
All passengers are subject to a security check before boarding.
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