• See subject (grammar) for the linguistic definition of subject.

• In politics a subject is a person who is subordinate to the rule of a monarch or state (example: British subject). Compare with citizen.

• In philosophy, a subject is a being which has experiences or a relationship with another entity (or "object"). Hence the word subjective. See subject (philosophy).

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No-chance lottery tickets stun good-faith players
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:27:44 -0400
When Scott Hoover bought a $5 scratch-off ticket in Virginia called "Beginner's Luck" last summer, he carefully studied the odds. Even though he figured his chances of winning were a long shot, his felt the odds were reasonable. Imagine his shock when he learned the top prize had been awarded before he bought the ticket.
Prosecutor: Vermont girl's death a homicide
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:19:32 -0400
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Rescued American: Hostages at risk
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:34:48 -0400
One of three American hostages rescued last week from rebels in the Colombian jungle said Monday that the group probably will retaliate against other hostages. "They're being punished because we got rescued," Marc Gonsalves said, calling on the leftist FARC rebels to free their remaining captives.

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