subscription

sub·scrip·tion

1. a. A purchase made by signed order, as for a periodical for a specified period of time or for a series of performances.
   b. An agreement to receive or be given access to electronic texts or services, especially over the Internet.
2. Acceptance, as of articles of faith, demonstrated by the signing of one's name.
3. a. The raising of money from subscribers.
   b. A sum of money so raised.
4. The signing of one's name, as to a document.
5. Something subscribed.

Origin: Middle English subscripcion, from Old French subscription, from Latin subscrīptiō, subscrīptiōn-, something written underneath, from subscrīptus, past participle of subscrībere, to subscribe; see subscribe .

Related Forms:

• sub·scripˈtive adjective

• sub·scripˈtive·ly adverb