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

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