Subjection: meaning, definitions and examples

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subjection

[ səbˈdʒɛkʃən ]

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legal term

The action or fact of subduing someone or something by force.

Synonyms

conquest, domination, subjugation

Examples of usage

The subjection of the rebels was swift and decisive.
They succeeded in the subjection of the wild animals in the area.

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psychological term

The state of being subject to someone or something.

Synonyms

control, dependency, subordination

Examples of usage

She had to endure years of emotional subjection before she found the strength to break free.
The subjection to constant criticism took a toll on his self-esteem.

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formal context

To bring under one's control or dominion; make submissive or subservient.

Synonyms

conquer, dominate, subdue

Examples of usage

The dictator sought to subjection the entire population.
The company's policy aimed to subjection its employees to strict rules and regulations.

Translations

Translations of the word "subjection" in other languages:

🇵🇹 submissão

🇮🇳 अधीनता

🇩🇪 Unterwerfung

🇮🇩 penundukan

🇺🇦 підпорядкування

🇵🇱 poddaństwo

🇯🇵 服従 (ふくじゅう)

🇫🇷 soumission

🇪🇸 sumisión

🇹🇷 boyun eğme

🇰🇷 복종 (bokjong)

🇸🇦 خضوع

🇨🇿 podřízenost

🇸🇰 podriadenosť

🇨🇳 服从 (fúcóng)

🇸🇮 podrejenost

🇮🇸 undirokun

🇰🇿 бағыну

🇬🇪 მორჩილება

🇦🇿 tabeçilik

🇲🇽 sumisión

Word origin

The word 'subjection' originated from the Latin word 'subjectio', which means 'a placing under'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of subjection has been prevalent throughout history, seen in various forms such as political subjugation, psychological control, and physical domination.