Sub-jĕc'tion, n.

n. [Lat. subjectio, O. Fr. subiection, N. Fr. sujétion, Pr. subjecio, Sp. sujecion, It. suggezione, soggezione, subiezione.]

1. Act of subjecting; act of bringing under the dominion of another. “The conquest of the kingdom, and the subjection of the rebels.” Hale.
2. The state of being subject, or under the power, control, and government, of another; as, the safety of life, liberty, and property, depends on our subjection to the laws.

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 may be conformed to his. Hooker.