fall under

1. Be classified as, as in These scores fall under choral music . [Mid-1400s]

2. Be subject to, as in This precinct falls under the city's jurisdiction . [Second half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

Tracey Guy, from Shelter North East, said many homeless women were falling under the radar as they tried to avoid frightening or dangerous situations.

From BBC

Immigration judges fall under the executive branch and work for the Justice Department.

From Salon

Indeed, most of the Proposition 4 funds approved for immediate spending will not go toward work in the water but rather toward port upgrades and other land-based projects that fall under the state’s jurisdiction.

From Los Angeles Times

Immigration courts are not part of the judicial branch but fall under the Department of Justice.

From Los Angeles Times

“I don’t think that falls under the jurisdiction of any of our military branches.”

From Los Angeles Times