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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While some external factors, like presidential elections and inflation rates, are variables that are subject to cause added stress, many of the shopping behaviors are, unsurprisingly, predictable. Fairchild Studio, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024 Rubio would be the first Latino to hold the position, which is subject to Senate confirmation. Sara Dorn, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 However, 2025 payments are subject to a smaller increase than previous years as inflation has cooled off since the coronavirus pandemic. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 This information may be subject to change without notice. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subject to 

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“Subject to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subject%20to. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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