Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Temple (1628–1699), diplomat and author. Either from subordinant, or perhaps alteration (after -ancy) of subordinacy.
Definition of subordinancy in US English:
subordinancy
noun
= subordinacy.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Temple (1628–1699), diplomat and author. Either from subordinant, or perhaps alteration (after -ancy) of subordinacy.