Subject to

preposition

Under or governed by.

You are subject to the rules of the game.
Visual representation of "subject to" - Under or governed by

Often appears as...

  • subject to rules
  • subject to laws
preposition

Depending on.

The event is subject to the weather.
Visual representation of "subject to" - Depending on

Often appears as...

  • subject to change
  • subject to weather
adjective

Possible or liable to be influenced or affected by.

The coastal town is subject to flooding.
Visual representation of "subject to" - Possible or liable to be influenced or affected by

Often appears as...

  • subject to flooding
  • subject to scrutiny
preposition

Liable to or required to give.

You will be subject to penalties if you break the law.
Visual representation of "subject to" - Liable to or required to give

Often appears as...

  • subject to penalties
  • subject to punishment

Usage tips

Technical

preposition

Under or governed by.

You are subject to the rules of the game.
Visual representation of "subject to" - Under or governed by

Often appears as...

  • subject to rules
  • subject to laws
preposition

Depending on.

The event is subject to the weather.
Visual representation of "subject to" - Depending on

Often appears as...

  • subject to change
  • subject to weather
adjective

Possible or liable to be influenced or affected by.

The coastal town is subject to flooding.
Visual representation of "subject to" - Possible or liable to be influenced or affected by

Often appears as...

  • subject to flooding
  • subject to scrutiny
preposition

Liable to or required to give.

You will be subject to penalties if you break the law.
Visual representation of "subject to" - Liable to or required to give

Often appears as...

  • subject to penalties
  • subject to punishment

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 4
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Rule Bound

Use 'subject to' to convey necessity to follow established rules.

Illustration for Rule Bound
When playing chess, you are subject to the movement rules of each piece.
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Not Optional

'Subject to' highlights that certain conditions are not optional within a system.

Illustration for Not Optional
All passengers are subject to a security check before boarding.
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Rule Bound

Use 'subject to' to convey necessity to follow established rules.

Illustration for Rule Bound
When playing chess, you are subject to the movement rules of each piece.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Optional

'Subject to' highlights that certain conditions are not optional within a system.

Illustration for Not Optional
All passengers are subject to a security check before boarding.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Rule Bound

Use 'subject to' to convey necessity to follow established rules.

Illustration for Rule Bound
When playing chess, you are subject to the movement rules of each piece.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Optional

'Subject to' highlights that certain conditions are not optional within a system.

Illustration for Not Optional
All passengers are subject to a security check before boarding.
Visual representation of the word "Subject to"

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