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subordination

[suh-bawr-dn-ey-shuhn] / səˌbɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
subjection
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These were all private-sphere relationships defined by degrees of dominance and subordination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

"We swear absolute loyalty and subordination," said Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino, who presented Rodriguez with the ceremonial baton and sword of independence hero Simon Bolivar.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

When a securitized bond is backed by B-rated loans but structured as AAA through subordination and over-collateralization, Morningstar shows the underlying loan quality.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025

"Coordination yes, subordination no," she said, summarising her vision of relations with the US back in March.

From BBC • May 31, 2024

Those taught the lessons of subordination are oft timid in the school of self-service.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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