\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.
         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.