It remains true that each of the sciences has its own proper subject matter, its own area of competence and its proper methodology. (faith.org.uk)
In the medieval system, the various sciences were held to have their own proper subject and method, but they were not thought of as ultimately separate. (faith.org.uk)
Defendants filed a motion for summary judgment / summary adjudication, seeking adjudication of 44 issues, most of which were not proper subjects of adjudication. (thecomplexlitigator.com)