fall under

Idioms  

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]

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fall under

The government is now drawing up criteria for which AI models would fall under new security restrictions, in accordance with an executive order from the White House.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

Specht’s report found none of the current data centers in California and almost none of the proposed ones require that certification because they fall under the 100 MW cap.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

In response, some AI firms have argued that published content — from news articles to books and academic research — fall under fair-use rules.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026

I covered science and technology, and over the years, various topics started to fall under the national security umbrella, including semiconductors and data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026

Discuss what types of behaviors fall under each of the five categories.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin