subordination

noun

1. the state of being subordinate to something

   noun.state

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class

   noun.linkdef

   Synonyms hyponymy

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the grammatical relation of a modifying word or phrase to its head

   noun.linkdef

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. the quality of obedient submissiveness

   noun.attribute

   Antonyms insubordination

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. the act of mastering or subordinating someone

   noun.act

   Synonyms mastery

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. The act of subordinating, placing in a lower order, or subjecting.

   noun

   Source: webster1913