subrogation
English
Etymology
From Late Latin subrogātiō, from sub- + rogātiō (“inquiry, request”); equivalent to sub- + rogation.
Noun
subrogation (countable and uncountable, plural subrogations)
- (law) Substitution of a different person in place of a creditor or claimant with respect to certain rights and duties.
- Subrogation is a staple element of the casualty insurance business.
- He became my creditor as the result of a subrogation by a vendor.
Derived terms
- equitable subrogation
Related terms
Translations
the substitution of a different person in place of a creditor or claimant
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References
- Black's Law Dictionary 10th Edition (2014)
Further reading
- subrogation at OneLook Dictionary Search
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