Subordinate

To assign a lower priority. With regard to real estate, the holder of a lien accorded higher priority by virtue of time of recording may agree to a lower priority relative to another lien. Such an agreement (a subordination agreement) is made and entered into between the respective lien holders and is recorded so as to provide notice of the changed order of priority.

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