SUBJECT TO

{adj. phr.} 1. Under the government or control of; in the power of. * /The English colonies in America were subject to the English king./ * /The principal and the teachers of a school are subject to the school board./ 2. Likely to get or have; liable. * /John is in rather poor health and is subject to colds./ * /The western plains are subject to tornadoes./ 3. Depending on some change, happening, or need. * /The company and the union agreed that the workers' wages should be subject to changes in the cost of living./ * /Agreements made by the President with other countries are subject to the approval of the Senate./