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verb sur·ro·gate \ˈsər-ə-ˌgāt, ˈsə-rə-\

Definition of surrogate

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: to put in the place of another:a : to appoint as successor, deputy, or substitute for oneselfb : substitute

Latin surrogatus, past participle of surrogare to choose in place of another, substitute, from sub- + rogare to ask — more at right

First Known Use: 1533

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noun, often attributive sur·ro·gate \-ˌgāt, -gət\

1a : one appointed to act in place of another : deputyb : a local judicial officer in some states (such as New York) who has jurisdiction over the probate of wills, the settlement of estates, and the appointment and supervision of guardians
2 : one that serves as a substitute
3 : surrogate mother

1603

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: a person or thing that takes the place or performs the duties of someone or something else

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noun sur·ro·gate \-gət, -ˌgāt\

: one that serves as a substitute: asa: a representation of a person substituted through symbolizing (as in a dream) for conscious recognition of the personb: a drug substituted for another drugc: surrogate mother

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noun sur·ro·gate \ˈsər-ə-gət\

1 : one acting in the place of another; especially : one standing in loco parentis to a child
2 often capitalized : the judge or judicial officer of a Surrogate's Court or Surrogate's office