(grammar) A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence, but functions as either a noun, adjective or adverb in a sentence.

plural of subordinate clause

plural of subordinating conjunction

A trait, at a lower level of biological organization, that acts together with other such traits to affect or determine characteristics at a higher level of biological organization.

(law) Synonym of secondary legislation

plural of subordinate trait

(law) A court that is under the control or authority of another

plural of subordinate court