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inferior

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Case Law, Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Definitions from Case Law

From 487 U.S. 654 - Morrison v. Olson · 1988Most cited · 1,402 citing opinions

subordinate" is also consistent with what little we know about the evolution of the Appointments Clause.

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

One who, in relation to another, has less power and is below him; one who is bound to obey another. He who makes the law is the superior; he who is bound to obey it, the inferior. 1 Bouv. Inst, note 8.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Less in power or authority; subordinate.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

One who, in relation to another, has less power and is below him; one who is bound to obey another. He who makes the law is the superior; he who ls bound to obey it, the inferior. 1 Bouv. Inst, no. 8.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

One who, in relation to an other, has less power and is below him; one bound to obey it, the inferior. 1 Bouv. Inst. no. 8.