subrogate

[suhb-ruh-geyt]

verb (used with object)

subrogated, subrogating 

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

Other Word Forms

• subrogation noun
• unsubrogated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of subrogate¹

First recorded in 1400–50; 1540–50 subrogate for def. 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”

Word History and Origins

Origin of subrogate¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times

Every claim is contested; every cost is subrogated.

From New York Times

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Project Gutenberg