Main Entry: sub·ro·gate

Pronunciation: \ˈsə-brō-ˌgāt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): sub·ro·gat·ed; sub·ro·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