Subrogate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsʌbɹəɡeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Subrogate is a verb meaning (law, transitive) To replace one person or thing with another.
Meaning
(law, transitive) To replace one person or thing with another.
Example Sentences
A co-debtor that pays off a principal creditor has a choice. It can subrogate to the principal creditor's claim or it can file its own claim in the bankruptcy. It cannot do both; its own claim will be disallowed if it seeks subrogation.
Word Forms
- subrogates
- subrogating
- subrogated
Synonyms for subrogate
Depending on context, synonyms include substitute, surrogate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include surrogate, exchange, replace, requite, supersede, substitute.
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