Fall to be

[Allen165]

I'm not sure what "fall to be" means.

"A charge may fall to be considered in the light of Article 110 where it is imposed not on an importer as such, but instead on all traders irrespective of origin."

"Decisions of these bodies fall to be reviewed by administrative courts."

Judging by the context, I'd say it means something like "be subject to." What do you think?

Thanks!

[Barb_D]

I think it's a typo for "fail to be" which means "not."

[Allen165]

I think it's a typo for "fail to be" which means "not."

No, it's not; trust me. It may be a legalism I'm not familiar with. Or simply an expression coined by the author.

[billmcd]

I'm not sure what "fall to be" means.

"A charge may fall to be considered in the light of Article 110 where it is imposed not on an importer as such, but instead on all traders irrespective of origin."

"Decisions of these bodies fall to be reviewed by administrative courts."

Judging by the context, I'd say it means something like "be subject to." What do you think?

Thanks!

Never heard/read the phrase in AmE.