subject

subject [-s] n

OFr < L.

1. Servant; vassal; liege to a king.
2. Theme; topic; issue; matter.

subject prep

OFr or L. 'frequent'.

1. Phrase. “not subject to (something)”: not affected by.
2. Phrase. “subject to (something)”: under the influence of.
3. Phrase. “subject to (something)”: available for.