---
title: "Delete subject hierarchy"
method: DELETE
path: "/subjects/{key}/hierarchy"
tags: ["subjects"]
---

# Delete subject hierarchy

`DELETE /subjects/{key}/hierarchy`

Delete the specified subject and all its descendents and all associated samples.

## Path parameters

- `key` string, required

## Response `200`

Success, returns empty object.

- unknown

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request
- `404` — Resource Not Found
- `default` — Error

---

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