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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSubordination
/səˌbɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The state of being under the authority, control, or broader significance of another person or thing.
"The successful operation of the military relies on strict subordination to the chain of command."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin subordinatio, formed from sub- (under) and ordinare (to order, arrange). First appearing in English in the late 16th century, the term originally denoted the act of placing in a lower rank or order, later expanding into grammatical and syntactic contexts during the 18th century to describe dependent clauses.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Subordination" is said worldwide
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subordination
Transliteration: subordination
"La subordination est essentielle dans cette structure militaire."
Unterordnung
Transliteration: Unterordnung
"Die Unterordnung unter das Gesetz gilt für alle Bürger."
subordinazione
Transliteration: subordinazione
"Il contratto definisce il rapporto di subordinazione del lavoratore."
subordinación
Transliteration: subordinación
"Exigen la completa subordinación de los intereses personales."
subordinação
Transliteration: subordinação
"A subordinação ao regimento interno é obrigatória."
अधीनस्थता
Transliteration: adhinasthata
"संगठन में अनुशासन बनाए रखने के लिए अधीनस्थता आवश्यक है।"
从属
Transliteration: cóngshǔ
"这种结构体现了个体对集体的从属关系。"
종속
Transliteration: jongsok
"회사의 규정에 따른 철저한 종속이 요구된다."
従属
Transliteration: jūzoku
"組織内では上司に対する従属が求められる。"
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