subrogation
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rəˌgeɪt verb (used with object), sub·ro·gat·ed, sub·ro·gat·ing.
1.
to put into the place of another; substitute for another.
2.
Civil Law. to substitute (one person) for another with reference to a claim or right.
Origin:
1400–50; 1540–50 for def 1; late Middle English (past participle) < Latin subrogātus (past participle of subrogāre to nominate (someone) as a substitute), equivalent to sub- sub- + rogā(re) to request + -tus past participle suffix
1400–50; 1540–50 for def 1; late Middle English (past participle) < Latin subrogātus (past participle of subrogāre to nominate (someone) as a substitute), equivalent to sub- sub- + rogā(re) to request + -tus past participle suffix
Related forms
sub·ro·ga·tion, noun
un·sub·ro·gat·ed, adjective
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| —vb | |
| (tr) law to put (one person or thing) in the place of another in respect of a right or claim | |
| [C16: from Latin subrogāre, from sub- in place of + rogāre to ask] | |
| subrogation (ˌsʌbrəˈɡeɪʃən) | |
| —n | |
| law the substitution of one person or thing for another, esp the placing of a surety who has paid the debt in the place of the creditor, entitling him to payment from the original debtor | |
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Example sentences
The insurer must include the insured's deductible, if any, in its subrogation demands.
The focus of conventional subrogation is the agreement of the parties.
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