subordination
noun/səˌbɔrdəˈneɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,745 most common English word
Meaning
the condition of being lower in rank or importance; the act of placing something under the control or authority of something else.
Example sentence
The new policy enforced strict subordination of personal interests to the goals of the team.
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