subordination
(noun)
noun
1. the state of being subordinate to something
Definition categories: state, dependance, dependence, dependency
2. the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class
Similar word(s): hyponymy
Definition categories: link
3. the grammatical relation of a modifying word or phrase to its head
Definition categories: link
4. the quality of obedient submissiveness
Definition categories: attribute, submissiveness
5. the act of mastering or subordinating someone
Similar word(s): mastery
Definition categories: act, domination