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.
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.
