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subservience

noun

Etymology

From subservi(ent) + -ence.

Definitions

  1. The state of being subservient.

    • But bureaucracy, the lack of an obvious champion and the reluctance of the DfT to commit to anything because of its subservience to the Treasury all make life difficult for the group.

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