Subordination (noun)

The act or state of being subordinated, especially to a superior authority or power.

Origin:

The term 'subordination' is derived from the latin verb 'subordinare' meaning 'to arrange under', referring to the act of putting something in a lower or secondary position in rank or importance.

Examples:

1. The subordination of the colony to the mother country was complete.
2. The employees were asked to sign a subordination agreement as a condition of their employment.
3. The subordination of individual interests to the general good is a hallmark of democratic societies.
4. The subordination of the military to civilian control is a fundamental principle of modern democracies.
5. The subordination of one's own interests to the interests of the group is a hallmark of teamwork.