(ˌ)səbˈjekshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English subjeccioun, from Middle French subjection, from Late Latin subjection-, subjectio, from Latin, act of bringing under, from subjectus (past participle of subjicere, subicere to bring under) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at subject
1.
a. obsolete : the exercise of lordship or control : lordly sway or rule
b. : the act of subduing or subjecting : subjugation
planned the subjection of the rebels
determined on the subjection of his baser nature
2. : the quality or state of being subject and especially under the power, control, or government of another
the general subjection of women prior to the 20th century
as
a. obsolete : obedient submissiveness : subordination
b. archaic : a legal obligation (as by contract or pledge) to submit to the will of another : homage
c. archaic : the condition of being under obligation or liability
3. : attachment of a subject to a predicate in logic — compare predication