| Pronunciation: | 'subrow`geyt | ||
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| Matching Terms: | subrogation | ||
| Definition: | [v] substitue one creditor for another, as in the case where an insurance company sues the person who caused an accident for the insured | ||
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| See Also: | replace, substitute | ||
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| Definition: | \Sub"ro*gate\, v. t. [L. subrogatus, p. p. of
subrogare. See {Surrogate}.]
To put in the place of another; to substitute. --Barrow.
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