subject to approval vs subject for approval

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Subject to approval' is the more common and idiomatic phrase used to indicate that something is dependent on receiving approval. On the other hand, 'subject for approval' is less common but can be used to suggest that something is being considered for approval.

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subject to approval

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is dependent on receiving approval or permission.

Examples:

Your application is subject to approval by the admissions committee.
The final design is subject to approval by the client.
All changes are subject to approval by the board of directors.
The contract is subject to approval by the legal department.
The proposal is subject to approval by the funding agency.

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New members, subject to approval by the Direction.
The Archive is a Service accessible to internal Museum staff and, subject to approval by the Directorate, also to external applicants.
The transaction is subject to approval by the Austrian anti-trust authorities (Bundeswettbewerbsbehörde).
The contract includes an option exercisable over the next six months to build a second ship that is subject to approval of shareholders of TUI Cruises.
This latest deal is subject to approval by the relevant local authorities.
On its own, the Commission can develop and adapt operational work programmes according to short-term cycles, subject to approval by the relevant programme committee.
The transaction, which is subject to approval of the Port of Bilbao and financial authority, will have a value of € 4.15 million.
Special consideration should be given to heritage rail operations using the national rail network, subject to approval by the national regulator.
In exceptional cases prime brokers not included in the list may be appointed provided that they fulfil the requirements laid down in paragraph 2 and subject to approval by senior management.
Those measures also provide for vaccination in case of an outbreak of LSD as a supplement to other control measures subject to approval by the Commission.
Its entry into force is subject to approval by Parliament, under the terms of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
The budget for the financial year 2008 is estimated at a total of EUR 10645000, subject to approval by the budgetary authority.
The State Housing Board was also empowered, subject to approval by the Minister of Social Affairs, to create new lending categories (cf. paragraph 2 of Article 11).
The Board also proposed a change in the articles to allow the appointment of a second Vice-Chairman within the Company Board of Directors, subject to approval by the Shareholders' Meeting.
The Board also proposed to appoint a second Vice-Chairman of the Company Board of Directors, subject to approval by the Shareholders' Meeting of the relative change to the Articles of Association.
For organisations extending airworthiness review certificates in accordance with points M.A.(a)4 and M.A.(f), the organisation shall nominate persons authorised to do so, subject to approval by the competent authority.
Member States, third countries as well as intergovernmental organisations may become members BBMRI-ERIC at any time, subject to approval by the Assembly of Members according to the principles laid down in Article 11(8)(b).
The transaction is subject to approval by shareholders.
This is subject to approval by the government employment office - Bundesagentur fuer Arbeit.
All these local authority decisions are subject to approval by the Region of Lombardy.

Alternatives:

pending approval
awaiting approval
conditional upon approval
requiring approval
contingent on approval

subject for approval

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase can be used to suggest that something is being considered for approval or is up for approval.

Examples:

The draft policy is subject for approval at the next meeting.
All proposals are subject for approval by the committee.
The budget plan is subject for approval by the finance department.
The new product design is subject for approval by the management team.
The revised contract is subject for approval by the legal team.

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Use of human subjects for research involves approval from the Institutional Review Board or other appropriate authority.
Subject: Proposal for approval of the Bt11 and 1507 genetically modified (GM) maize varieties
Subject: Commission approval for capital increase for ABX
Subject: Procedure for approval of the planned S46 (rerouting of a road east of Markkleeberg)
Subject: Approval procedures for GM crops
Subject: EU approval for the GM potato Amflora
She said, "You get the human subjects review board approval for this one."
Subject: Conditions for the approval of border inspection posts
The transaction is subject to approval by shareholders.
This payment nevertheless remains subject to management approval.
Terms and conditions apply. Subject to credit approval.
This is subject to approval by the government employment office - Bundesagentur fuer Arbeit.
The definition should therefore be subject to approval in accordance with the procedure for delegated acts.
Contacts between citizens should therefore not be limited or be made subject of approval.
All these local authority decisions are subject to approval by the Region of Lombardy.
Appropriate actions may therefore be financed, subject to approval by the programme management committee.
Such trials are subject to approval by the Commission.
Changes in monitoring methodologies shall be subject to approval from the competent authority and shall be fully documented.
Subject to approval by the Quaestors, Yes.
Subject: Approval of TERRA project Geoplantour - OLAF investigations

Alternatives:

up for approval
under consideration for approval
awaiting approval
pending approval
awaiting a decision on approval

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