subaltern vs warrant officer

subaltern

noun
  • A commissioned officer having a rank below that of captain; a lieutenant or second lieutenant. 

  • A subordinate. 

  • A subaltern proposition; a proposition implied by a universal proposition. 

  • A member of a group that is socially, politically and geographically outside of the hegemonic power structure of the colony and of the colonial homeland. 

adj
  • Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition. 

  • Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially (military) ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain. 

warrant officer

noun
  • An officer holding rank by virtue of a warrant rather than a commission. 

  • An officer assigned to execute warrants and other writs. 

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