superordination
Americannoun
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Logic. the relation between a universal proposition and a particular proposition of the same quality containing the same terms in the same order.
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Ecclesiastical. the ordination by an official of their own successor.
Etymology
Origin of superordination
First recorded in 1645–55; from Late Latin superōrdinātiōn- (stem of superōrdinātiō ), equivalent to superōrdināt(us) (past participle of superōrdināre; super-, ordain, -ate 1 ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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The moral laws are formulas expressing relations of equality or subordination, or superordination.
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But the logical order of the ground-plan refers, of course, merely to the simple relation of coördination, subordination, and superordination, and the logician is satisfied with such a classification.
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The characters of grandeur or sublimity, with relation to ourselves, are greatness, superordination, and power.
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Status, subordination and superordination, control—these are the distinctive marks of a society.
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Fate atoned for the lack of military subordination in the young prince from genius-land by granting him a surplus of superordination.
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