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Subordinates_and_superiors [association]
Two individuals, the Subordinate and the Superior have a relationship such that the Subordinate generally follows orders given by the Superior and has the best interests of the Superior in mind.
The archduke and several of his [henchmen|target] got out of the carriage, looking around nervously.
The archduke and several of his [henchmen|target] got out of the carriage, looking around nervously.
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- #530
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- frm_subordinates_and_superiors
- Namespace
- Relation.Association
- FrameNet version
- Subordinates_and_superiors (fn_1.7_2023)
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- Subordinates_and_superiors
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subordinate |
The individual under the command of the Superior.
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| Superior |
The individual in charge of the Subordinate.
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— | — |
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Lexical Units (16)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| assistant.n | — | COD: a person who ranks below a senior person. |
| goon.n | — | FN: a ruffian employed to harm or threaten people |
| henchman.n | — | COD: a faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices. |
| hireling.n | — | COD: a person who is hired, especially for morally dubious or illegal work. |
| junior.a | — | COD: low or lower in rank or status. |
| lackey.n | — | COD: a servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant. |
| master.n | — | COD: a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves. |
| minion.n | — | COD: a follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one. |
| paxman.n | — | FN: type of personal guard of a lord that enjoys an extremely close personal relationship with his charge. |
| senior.a | — | COD: high or higher in rank or status. |
| servant.n | — | COD: a devoted and helpful follower or supporter. |
| serve.v | — | FN: To act for the benefit of or on behalf of another, typically a <fen>Superior</fen>. |
| stooge.n | — | COD: a subordinate used by another to do routine or unpleasant work. |
| subordinate.n | — | COD: a person under the authority or control of another |
| superior.n | — | COD: a person of superior rank. |
| underling.n | — | COD: a subordinate. |
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