Subservience
/səbˈsɜːrviəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The condition or quality of being submissive or obedient to authority, often implying a subordinated legal or social position.
The contract demonstrated the subservience of the tenant to the landlord's rules.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, subservience often highlights power imbalances and should be used to clarify hierarchical relationships rather than merely descriptive use.
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