Subordination /(?)/

Sub·or·di·na·tion

Subordination

n.
  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.