noun

1. the act of subscribing
2. something subscribed; specif.,
   1. a written signature
   2. a signed document, etc.
   3. consent or sanction, esp. in writing
   4. an amount of money subscribed
   5. a formal agreement to receive and pay for a periodical, books, theater tickets, etc. for a specified period of time
   6. the right to receive a periodical, etc., as by payment of a fixed sum
3. that part of a doctor's prescription giving directions to the pharmacist
4. Eccles. assent to certain doctrines for promoting uniformity; specif., in the Anglican Church, acceptance of the Thirty-nine Articles of Faith

Etymology: ME subscripcion < L subscriptio