Sub-ôr/dĭ-nā'tion, n.

n. [Fr. subordination, Sp. subordinacion, It. subordinazione.]

1. The act of subordinating, placing in a lower order, or subjecting.
2. The state of being inferior to another; inferiority of rank or dignity; subjection. “Natural creatures having a local subordination.” Holiday.
3. Place of rank among inferiors. “Persons who in their several subordinations would be obliged to follow the example of their superiors.” Swift.

The most glorious military achievements would be a calamity and a curse, if purchased at the expense of habits of subordination and love of order. J. Evarts.