'Subordination' definitions:

Definition of 'subordination'

(from WordNet)
noun
The state of being subordinate to something
noun
The semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class [syn: hyponymy, subordination]
noun
The grammatical relation of a modifying word or phrase to its head
noun
The quality of obedient submissiveness [ant: insubordination]
noun
The act of mastering or subordinating someone [syn: mastery, subordination]

Definition of 'Subordination'

From: GCIDE
  • Subordination \Sub*or`di*na"tion\, n. [Cf. F. subordination.]
  • 1. The act of subordinating, placing in a lower order, or subjecting. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The quality or state of being subordinate or inferior to an other; inferiority of rank or dignity; subjection. [1913 Webster]
  • Natural creature having a local subordination. --Holyday. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Place of inferior rank. [1913 Webster]
  • Persons who in their several subordinations would be obliged to follow the example of their superiors. --Swift. [1913 Webster]