01 n. The quality or state of being subservient; instrumental fitness or use; hence, willingness to serve another's purposes; in a derogatory sen…
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The quality or state of being subservient; instrumental fitness or use; hence, willingness to serve another's purposes; in a derogatory sense, servility.“The body wherein appears much fitness, use, and subserviency to infinite functions.” — Bentley.“There is a regular subordination and subserviency among all the parts to beneficial ends.” — Cheyne.