subrogation

[suhb-ruh-geyt]

sub·ro·gate

[suhb-ruh-geyt]
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

sub·ro·ga·tion, noun
un·sub·ro·gat·ed, adjective
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Subrogation is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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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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