Subjects
/ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals, entities, or legal persons to whom rights or obligations apply under the law.
The treaty binds the subjects of both nations.
- (n.) Citizens or inhabitants under the sovereignty of a monarch or state.
The king’s subjects owed him allegiance.
- (v.) Third-person singular form of subject (see base form).
The court subjects the defendant to strict scrutiny.
Forms
- subject
Related terms
Commentary
Distinguish between 'subjects' as plural noun and verb form; the singular base term 'subject' holds fuller definitions.
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