A commissioned officer of the United States Navy whose rank is above an ensign's and below a lieutenant, or a corresponding rank in other navies.
A commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard, Public Health Service, or National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration whose rank is above an ensign and below a lieutenant.
One who is subordinate.
Descending in a regular series.
Placed in a lower class, rank, or position.
dependent on and either modifying or complementing the main clause
Submissive or inferior to, or controlled by authority.
To make subservient.
To treat as of less value or importance.
To make of lower priority in order of payment in bankruptcy.