Word of the Day
January 22, 2020
Subservient
Prepared to obey others unquestioningly; serving as a means to an end; subordinate in capacity or function.
From Latin 'subserviens,' present participle of 'subservire' meaning 'to serve, be subject to,' from 'sub-' (under) + 'servire' (to serve).
Usage Examples
- The former sustainability officer admitted the fee is about getting people into a subservient mindset, not reducing waste.
- Free citizens reject becoming subservient to government bureaucrats who impose fees without voter approval.
- The Founders warned against a subservient populace that accepts gradual encroachments on liberty.
From the Show
The concept of creating a subservient populace emerged as the central theme of the January 22nd discussion with Cody Hubley, who revealed how Denver officials admitted their plastic bag fee aims to change public mindset rather than reduce environmental impact.