SUBROGATE Definition & Meaning

subrogate

[suhb-ruh-geyt]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

subrogated, subrogating

to put into the place of another; substitute for another.
Civil Law.��to substitute (one person) for another with reference to a claim or right.

subrogate

/ ˈ��ʌ��əˌɡ��ɪ�� /

verb

(tr) law to put (one person or thing) in the place of another in respect of a right or claim

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

subrogation noun
unsubrogated adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of subrogate¹

First recorded in 1400–50; 1540–50 subrogate for def. 1; late Middle English (past participle), from Latin ��ܲ��ǲ��ٳܲ� “nominated,” past participle of ��ܲ��ǲ�� “to nominate (someone) as a substitute,” from sub- sub- + ��ǲ�� “to request”

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of subrogate¹

C16: from Latin ��ܲ��ǲ��, from sub- in place of + ��ǲ�� to ask

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Example Sentences

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

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Every claim is contested; every cost is subrogated.

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

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

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

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Subroc subrogation

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