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Precedence vs Subordination - What's the difference?

precedence | subordination |

As nouns the difference between precedence and subordination

is that precedence is the state of preceding in importance or priority while subordination is the process of making something subordinate.

precedence

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The state of preceding in importance or priority.
    • Family takes precedence over work, in an emergency.

    Derived terms

    * order of precedence

    subordination

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The process of making something subordinate.
  • The property of being subordinate.
  • The quality of being properly obedient to a superior (as a superior officer).

    • See also

    * insubordination ----