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subordination

[suh-bawr-dn-ey-shuhn] / səˌbɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
subjection
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"There will be no more occupation, prisoners, subordination or tutelage," he said.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

When a securitized bond is backed by B-rated loans but structured as AAA through subordination and over-collateralization, Morningstar shows the underlying loan quality.

From MarketWatch Nov. 7, 2025

When sophisticated creditors start demanding unanimous consent on subordination, it’s a signal that confidence in collateral integrity is faltering.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 27, 2025

"Coordination yes, subordination no," she said, summarising her vision of relations with the US back in March.

From BBC May 31, 2024

Those taught the lessons of subordination are oft timid in the school of self-service.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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