Sub‐or′di‐na″tion (?), n. [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.