01 n. The act of subordinating, placing in a lower order, or subjecting.
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The act of subordinating, placing in a lower order, or subjecting.
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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.
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Place of inferior rank.“Persons who in their several subordinations would be obliged to follow the example of their superiors.” — Swift.