SUBROGATE


Meaning of SUBROGATE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' s ə -br ō - ˌ g ā t

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: -gat · ed ; -gat · ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin subrogatus, past participle of subrogare, surrogare ― more at SURROGATE

Date: 15th century

: to put in the place of another especially : to substitute (as a second creditor) for another with regard to a legal right or claim

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