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subrogate

[ 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.


subrogate

/ ˈsʌbrəˌɡeɪt /

verb

  1. tr law to put (one person or thing) in the place of another in respect of a right or claim
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • subro·gation noun
  • un·subro·gated adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of subrogate1

First recorded in 1400–50; 1540–50 subrogate fordef 1; late Middle English (past participle), from Latin subrogātus “nominated,” past participle of subrogāre “to nominate (someone) as a substitute,” from sub- sub- + rogāre “to request”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of subrogate1

C16: from Latin subrogāre, from sub- in place of + rogāre to ask
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Example Sentences

Nevertheless, a contractor might ask you to sign a contract in which you waive the insurer’s right to subrogate.

Every claim is contested; every cost is subrogated.

Upon payment of said loss or damage the Manager shall be subrogated to all rights of the Actor therefor.

Mistake No. 7: Signing contracts that waive their insurer’s legal right to subrogate.

Upon payment of said loss or damage the Manager shall be subrogated to all rights of the Actor therefor.

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