- subjection sub·jec·tion n
- [səb'dʒɛkʃ(ə)n]
(state)
subjection (to) — sottomissione f (a), soggezione f (a)
to hold a people in subjection — tenere un popolo in servitù
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
subjection sub·jec·tion n
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sub|jec|tion|al — «suhb JEHK shuh nuhl», adjective. 1. having to do with subjection. 2. based upon subjection … Useful english dictionary
sub|jec|tion — «suhb JEHK shuhn», noun. 1. the act or process of bringing under some power or influence; conquering; subjugating: »The subjection of the rebels took years. 2. the condition of being under some power or influence; subjugation: »Women used to live … Useful english dictionary
Subjection — Sub*jec tion, n. [L. subjectio: cf. OF. subjection, F. subj[ e]tion. See {Subject}, a.] 1. The act of subjecting, or of bringing under the dominion of another; the act of subduing. [1913 Webster] The conquest of the kingdom, and subjection of the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
subjection — sub|jec|tion [səbˈdʒekʃən] n [U] formal when a person or a group of people are controlled by a government or by another person in subjection ▪ The government used brute force to keep people in subjection. subjection to ▪ a period of subjection to … Dictionary of contemporary English
subjection — sub|jec|tion [ səb dʒekʃən ] noun uncount FORMAL the action of defeating someone and forcing them to obey you a. a situation in which someone controls you and you have to obey them … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
subjection — sub·jec·tion … English syllables
Insubjection — In sub*jec tion, n. Lack of subjection or obedience; a state of disobedience, as to government. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Resubjection — Re sub*jec tion, n. A second subjection. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
in — in·earth; in·ebri·a·tion; in·ebri·ety; in·ebri·ous; in·edible; in·ed·i·ta; in·edited; in·educabilia; in·educability; in·educable; in·education; in·ef·fa·bil·i·ty; in·ef·face·abil·i·ty; in·effaceable; in·effectuality; in·efficacious;… … English syllables
