superordination

[soo-per-awr-dn-ey-shuhn]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of superordination¹

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

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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