1. The action or condition of being placed in a lower rank or position
The subordination of women in that society was a major issue.
A subordinação das mulheres naquela sociedade era uma questão importante.
2. In grammar, the relationship between a dependent clause and a main clause
The subordination of the clause is indicated by the conjunction 'because'.
A subordinação da oração é indicada pela conjunção 'porque'.
3. In law, the ranking of a claim or debt below another in priority of payment
The subordination of the second mortgage meant it would be paid after the first.
A subordinação da segunda hipoteca significava que seria paga depois da primeira.