Subjection
/səbˈdʒɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or condition of being under the control or authority of another, often implying submission or domination.
The subjection of colonies to foreign rule sparked widespread resistance.
- (n.) The act of placing someone or something under the authority or control of another, especially by legal or political power.
The treaty resulted in the subjection of the territory to the new government.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "subjection" typically connotes a hierarchical relationship of authority, often relevant in contexts of sovereignty, jurisdiction, and governance.
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