subrogation
/ (ˌsʌbrəˈɡeɪʃən) /
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noun
law the substitution of one person or thing for another, esp the placing of a surety who has paid the debt in the place of the creditor, entitling him to payment from the original debtor
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Words nearby subrogation
subreption, subright, subring, Subroc, subrogate, subrogation, sub rosa, subround, subroutine, sub-Saharan, subsample
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Example sentences from the Web for subrogation
Bill of sale and abandonment with subrogation to underwriter—that is, an assignment of all interest to the underwriter.
In the United States, subrogation to underwriters of damaged goods.
Or a first mortgage on good property, with subrogation of the wife's rights.
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