subject to sth

subject to sth
subject to sth
likely to have or experience a particular thing, especially something unpleasant: be subject to a charge/fee/tariff »

You may be subject to additional bank charges for currency conversion.

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The company could be subject to a hostile takeover.

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Income from investment of the capital will be subject to tax.

depending on the stated thing happening: »

The $1.14 billion project is subject to approval by the board.

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Outline planning permission has been granted, subject to a public inquiry, for a new 10,000-seat stadium on the land.

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Tax laws are subject to change.

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The notice period for clients to leave the agency are subject to contract.

under the political control or authority of something: »

The casinos are located on tribal lands not subject to state or local laws.

Main Entry: subject

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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