subordination

The act of subordinating, subjecting, or placing in a lower order, rank, or position, or in proper degrees of rank; also, the state of being subordinate or inferior; inferiority of rank or dignity.

Degree of lesser rank.

The state of being under control of government; subjection to rule; habit of obedience to orders.

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

The quality or state of being subordinate or inferior to an other; inferiority of rank or dignity; subjection.