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In a [[hierarchy]] or [[tree structure]] of any kind, a '''superior''' is an individual or position at a higher level in the hierarchy than another (a "subordinate" or "inferior"), and thus closer to the [[Apex (geometry)|apex]]. In [[business]], superiors are people who are [[supervisor]]s and in the [[military]], superiors are people who are higher in the [[chain of command]] ([[superior officer]]). Superiors are given, sometimes supreme, authority over others under their command. When an order is given, one must follow that order and obey it or punishment may be issued.