subordination

UK
/səˌbɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US
/səˌbɔr.dəˈneɪ.ʃən/

Translations

subordinationnoun
subordinations
pl
The subordination of individual desires to the needs of the group is essential.
Подчинение индивидуальных желаний нуждам группы является необходимым.
The company has a clear subordination that defines the roles of each employee.
В компании существует четкая иерархия, определяющая роли каждого сотрудника.
subordinationadjective
UK
/səˌbɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US
/səˌbɔr.dəˈneɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively in phrases such as "subordination agreement" or "subordination clause"; not normally gradable.

Definitions

subordinationnoun
The act of placing in a lower rank or position.
The subordination of personal interests to the needs of the group is essential in a team setting.
The condition of being lower in rank or position.
Her subordination in the company hierarchy meant she had less decision-making power.
A grammatical construction in which one clause is dependent on another.
In the sentence 'I will call you when I arrive,' the clause 'when I arrive' is an example of subordination.
The legal or financial act of ranking a creditor’s claim or interest below that of another.
The bank required the subordination of the existing mortgage before approving the refinance.
subordinationadjective
Relating to or designating an agreement, clause, or document that effects subordination.
They drafted a subordination agreement to allow the new lender priority.