come under (someone or something)

come under (someone or something)

1. To be categorized in a particular way. What classes come under the Liberal Arts discipline at this school?2. To be one's responsibility. The benefits team comes under the Director of Human Resources.See also: come

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.See also: come

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] See also: come