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In a legal context, to subscribe means to sign or otherwise formally agree to the contents of a document or commitment. This can include signing as the author or creator, consenting to contractual terms, agreeing to pay for ongoing services, purchasing stock, bonds, or other securities, or pledging a financial contribution.
Examples include subscribing to a contract, subscribing to a digital service, or subscribing to shares in a company.
[Last reviewed in June of 2025 by the Wex Definitions Team]
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