Sub*jec"tion (?), n. [L. subjectio: cf. OF. subjection, F.
subjétion. See Subject, a.] 1. The act of
subjecting, or of bringing under the dominion of another; the act of subduing.
The conquest
of the kingdom, and subjection of the rebels. Sir M. Hale.
2. The state of being subject, or under the
power, control, and government of another; a
state of obedience or submissiveness; as, the safety of life, liberty, and property depends on our subjection to the laws. "To be bound under subjection."
Chaucer. Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own
husbands. 1 Peter iii. 1.
Because the
subjection of the body to the will is by natural necessity, the subjection of the will unto
God voluntary, we stand in need of direction after what sort our
wills and desires may be rightly conformed to His. Hooker.
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