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.

Examples of subject to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Both nominations are subject to Senate confirmation. —Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024

In France, local companies above 11 employees can be subject to a payroll tax called Versement Transport that helps boost funding. —Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

Shortages of the drugs have also limited the supplies. Kennedy, who as Trump's nominee for HHS secretary is subject to Senate confirmation, has railed against the drugs' popularity. —Democrat-Gazette Staffand Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Nov. 2024

But liquids and soft foods, including cranberry sauce, gravy and wine are subject to the 3-1-1 rule, Mayle said. —Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024