C1Englishen.c1.071
Complex prepositions: pursuant to / subject to / prior to / subsequent to
Complex prepositions: pursuant to / subject to / prior to / subsequent to
Structure:
Pursuant to / Subject to / Prior to / Subsequent to + noun phrase
These are common in legal, administrative, and business English. Subject to = depending on / conditional upon.
Example:
Subject to approval by the board, the merger will proceed as planned.
Examples
Subject to approval by the board, the merger will proceed as planned.
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