Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

subrogate

verb

/ˈsʌb.roʊ.ɡeɪt/

Definition

To substitute one person or group for another in relation to a legal right or obligation.

Examples

The insurance company may subrogate to recover costs from the party at fault in an accident.
In the case of subrogation, the lender can take over the borrower’s rights to the collateral.

Meaning

Subrogate refers to the act of replacing one party within a legal context, often involving the transfer of rights or claims from one party to another.