Subordinated
/səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Subject to lower priority in claims or rights, especially in finance or bankruptcy contexts.
Subordinated debt holders are paid only after senior creditors have been satisfied.
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of subordinate, meaning to place in a lower rank or position legally or contractually.
The contract subordinated the employee's rights to the company's policies.
Forms
- subordinate
- subordinating
- subordinates
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Commentary
As an adjective, 'subordinated' often describes claims or debts ranked below others; as a verb form, it is the past tense/participle of 'subordinate.'
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