In feudalism, the legal interest or rights of a lord or superior in an estate in land held in fee, as opposed to the vassal's or tenant's interest.
The right of a government over the private property within its jurisdiction. Usually invoked to compel land owners to sell their property in preparation for a major construction project such as a freeway.
The property of being subordinate; inferiority of rank or position.
The process of subordinating.
The quality of being properly obedient to a superior (as a superior officer).
The process of making something subordinate.