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'''Subordination''' means to be subject to the [[order]]s or direction of another; to be of lower rank in a hierarchy. Such a person is called a '''subordinate'''. | '''Subordination''' means to be subject to the [[order]]s or direction of another; to be of lower rank in a hierarchy. Such a person is called a '''subordinate'''. | ||
Subordination is also the act of being properly [[obedience|obedient]] to a superior. Failure to be obedient (e.g. in the military) is called [[insubordination]], and usually constitutes a [[punishment|punishable]] [[offense]]. | Subordination is also the act of being properly [[obedience|obedient]] to a superior. Failure to be obedient (e.g. in the military) is called [[insubordination]], and usually constitutes a [[punishment|[[punishable]]]] [[offense]]. | ||
Subordination (and the willingness to be obedient) can be displayed by [[prostration]], a reverential or submissive [[pose|body position]]. | Subordination (and the willingness to be obedient) can be displayed by [[prostration]], a reverential or submissive [[pose|body position]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:49, 20 March 2022
Subordination means to be subject to the orders or direction of another; to be of lower rank in a hierarchy. Such a person is called a subordinate.
Subordination is also the act of being properly obedient to a superior. Failure to be obedient (e.g. in the military) is called insubordination, and usually constitutes a [[punishment|punishable]] offense.
Subordination (and the willingness to be obedient) can be displayed by prostration, a reverential or submissive body position.
See also Military role play and/or Submission
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