Legal Definitions - subscription

Definition: Subscription is the act of signing a document or agreeing to contribute money or property to a specific person or purpose.

Examples:

1. When you sign up for a magazine or newspaper, you are agreeing to a subscription. This means you will receive the publication regularly and pay for it either monthly or annually.
2. Investors may make a subscription to purchase newly issued shares of stock or bonds. This means they are agreeing to buy a certain amount of the securities at a set price.
3. A person may make a subscription to donate money to a charity or cause they support. This means they are agreeing to contribute a specific amount of money to the organization.

These examples illustrate how subscription can refer to different types of agreements, whether it's for a service, investment, or donation. In each case, the person is committing to something by signing or agreeing to a contract.