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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.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of superordination1

First recorded in 1645–55; from Late Latin ܱō徱پō- (stem of ܱō徱پō ), equivalent to ܱō徱(ܲ) (past participle of ܱō徱; super-, ordain, -ate 1 ) + -ō- -ion
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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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