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subrogate
[ suhb-ruh-geyt ]
verb (used with object)
, sub·ro·gat·ed, sub·ro·gat·ing.
- to put into the place of another; substitute for another.
- Civil Law. to substitute (one person) for another with reference to a claim or right.
subrogate
/ ˈsʌbrəˌɡeɪt /
verb
- tr law to put (one person or thing) in the place of another in respect of a right or claim
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Other Words From
- subro·gation noun
- un·subro·gated 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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