Subordination means being in a position of lower importance or rank compared to someone or something else. It describes a situation where one thing is considered less significant, controlled, or inferior to another. Full definition
RE SSSL REALISATIONS (2002) LTD, MANNING V AIG EUROPE UK LTD [2005] 1 BCLC 1 — interpretation of subordination agreements and pari passu principle in insolvency (st-philipsstone.com)
For this reason alone, I believe, there is no general justification for aristocratic principles, i.e., for subordination of one society of humans to the happiness of another, whether the basis be that of birth, education, technological achievement, or whatever. (religion-online.org)
In light of the second scenario — where the mortgage is recorded after the lease — subordination clauses are critical to protect the lender's rights and interests. (remonline.com)