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subjection

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Subjection (noun) means the act of putting someone or something under another's control.

noun
1
The act of putting someone or something under another's control.
2
The condition of being under someone else's control.
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Etymology

From Middle English subjectioun, from Anglo-Norman subjectioun, Old French subjection (Modern French sujétion), and their etymon Latin subjectiō. By surface analysis, subject + -ion.

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What is the meaning of subjection?
"subjection" (noun) means the act of putting someone or something under another's control.
What is another word for subjection?
Other words for "subjection" include subjugation, conquering, conquest.
What is the opposite of subjection?
The opposite of "subjection" is exemption.
What are the different meanings of subjection?
"subjection" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of putting someone or something under another's control; 2. The condition of being under someone else's control.

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