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

Other Words From

• subro·gation noun
• un·subro·gated adjective

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”

Word History and Origins

Origin of subrogate¹

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