subrogate

verb

sub·ro·gate | \ ˈsə-brō-ˌgāt

subrogated; subrogating

Definition of subrogate

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

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subrogate

transitive verb

sub·ro·gate | \ ˈsə-brō-ˌgāt

subrogated; subrogating

Legal Definition of subrogate

: to put in the place of another by the doctrine of subrogation : substitute (as a second creditor) for another with regard to a legal right or claim subrogates the trustee to the priority and avoidance rights of certain unsecured creditors— J. J. White and R. S. Summers the surety who pays the principal obligation is subrogated…to the rights of the creditor — Louisiana Civil Code