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.