subervient.html - {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./
