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; see super-, ordain, -ate 1) + -iōn- -ion
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Materials upon subordination and superordination may be found in the literature under widely different names.
From Introduction to the Science of Sociology by Robert Ezra Park
Family organization and control.—Conflicts and accommodation; superordination and subordination; typical forms of control—patriarchy, matriarchy, consensus, etc.; family esprit de corps, family morale, family objectives; status in community.
From Introduction to the Science of Sociology by Robert Ezra Park
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 Robert Ezra Park
What is the psychology of subordination and superordination?
From Introduction to the Science of Sociology by Robert Ezra Park
Strachey's Life of Queen Victoria sketches an interesting case of subordination and superordination in which the queen is the subordinate, and her adroit but cynical minister, Disraeli, is the master.
From Introduction to the Science of Sociology by Robert Ezra Park
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