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Webster 1913 Edition
Subordination
Sub-orˊdi-na′tion
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
subordination
.] 1.
The act of subordinating, placing in a lower order, or subjecting.
2.
The quality or state of being subordinate or inferior to an other; inferiority of rank or dignity; subjection.
Natural creature having a local
subordination
. Holyday.
3.
Place of inferior rank.
Persons who in their several
subordinations
would be obliged to follow the example of their superiors. Swift.
Webster 1828 Edition
Subordination
SUBORDINA'TION
,Noun.
1.
The state of being inferior to another; inferiority of rank or dignity.2.
A series regularly descending. Natural creatures having a local subordination--
3.
Place of rank among inferiors. --Persons, who in their several subordinations would be obliged to follow the example of their superiors.
4.
Subjection; state of being under control or government. The most glorious military achievements would be a calamity and a curse, if purchased at the expense of habits of subordination and love of order.