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subrogation

/ ˌsʌbrəˈɡeɪʃən /

noun

  1. 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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Bill of sale and abandonment with subrogation to underwriter—that is, an assignment of all interest to the underwriter.

In the United States, subrogation to underwriters of damaged goods.

Or a first mortgage on good property, with subrogation of the wife's rights.

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