Synonyms for subordination

Grammar : Noun

Spell : suh-bawr-dn-ey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : səˌbɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən

Définition of subordination

Origin : mid-15c., subordinacioun "hierarchical arrangement," from Medieval Latin subordinationem (nominative subordinatio), noun of action from subordinatus (see subordinate (adj.)).

noun subjection

Example sentences :

It is a right to be exercised in subordination to the Constitution and in conformity to it.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

They have learned too well the lessons of order and the necessity of subordination.
Extract from : « Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence » by Various

There is no balance where independence and subordination do not supplement each other.
Extract from : « Psychotherapy » by Hugo Mnsterberg

The Index of Subordination is low, but we don't want one too high for this post.
Extract from : « Pagan Passions » by Gordon Randall Garrett

I do not believe in the subordination of a wife to her husband.
Extract from : « A Daughter of the Middle Border » by Hamlin Garland

He thus shows his obtuseness, or his subordination to a higher power.
Extract from : « Welsh Folk-Lore » by Elias Owen

Independence is never more called out than by subordination.
Extract from : « True Words for Brave Men » by Charles Kingsley

Subordination to the wills of their superiors was ingrained in their natures.
Extract from : « McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908. » by Various

To order, to just subordination; noble loyalty in return for noble guidance.
Extract from : « Past and Present » by Thomas Carlyle

We all have our faults, and must keep them in subordination.
Extract from : « Searchlights on Health: Light on Dark Corners » by B.G. Jefferis

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