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come under
come under something
to be classed in the category of something. This request comes under the category of a plain nuisance. Your proposal comes under the heading of new business and is out of order.
come under
1. Fit into a category or classification, as in This document comes under the heading "classified." [Mid-1600s]
2. Be the responsibility or province of, as in My department comes under your jurisdiction. [Early 1700s]
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Anise | | AN-is | English (Rare) |
Hassan | | - | Arabic, Persian, Urdu |
Despina | | - | Greek, Macedonian |
Cintia | | THEEN-tyah (Spanish), SEEN-tyah (Latin American Spanish) | Spanish, Hungarian |
Chea | | - | Khmer |
Amatus | | - | Late Roman |