superordination

American  

[soo-per-awr-dn-ey-shuhn] / ˌsu pərˌɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. Logic. the relation between a universal proposition and a particular proposition of the same quality containing the same terms in the same order.

2. Ecclesiastical. the ordination by an official of their own successor.

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Etymology

Origin of superordination

First recorded in 1645–55; from Late Latin superōrdinātiōn- (stem of superōrdinātiō ), equivalent to superōrdināt(us) (past participle of superōrdināre; see super-, ordain, -ate ¹) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

The moral laws are formulas expressing relations of equality or subordination, or superordination.

From The Moral Instruction of Children by Adler, Felix

The relation of parents to children involves certainly an element of superordination, but the mentally strongest factor remains the subordination, the complete submission to the feelings of those who are dependent upon the parents' care.

From Introduction to the Science of Sociology by Park, Robert Ezra

Simmel in his interesting discussion of the subject points out the fact that the relations of subordination and superordination are reciprocal.

From Introduction to the Science of Sociology by Park, Robert Ezra

Materials upon subordination and superordination may be found in the literature under widely different names.

From Introduction to the Science of Sociology by Park, Robert Ezra

Status, subordination and superordination, control—these are the distinctive marks of a society.

From Introduction to the Science of Sociology by Park, Robert Ezra