Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

subject-to

Prepositional Phrase
/ˈsʌbdʒɛkt tuː/
Definition
Under the authority or control of something.
Examples
  • The contract is subject to approval from the board.
  • These terms are subject to change at any time.
  • Students are subject to certain rules while on campus.
Meaning
The phrase ‘subject to’ is often used to indicate that something is conditional upon or dependent on something else.
Synonyms
  • Conditional on
  • Dependent on
  • Contingent upon