subrogation

CEFRB2

/ˌsʌbrəˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The legal transfer of a right to make a claim.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Substitution of a different person in place of a creditor or claimant with respect to certain rights and duties.

Examples

  • Subrogation is the substitution of one person for another person.

  • The company exercised its right of subrogation under the deal.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

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In context

  • The insurance company claimed rights of subrogation after paying the claim.

  • He became my creditor as the result of a subrogation by a vendor.

  • Subrogation is a staple element of the casualty insurance business.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The principle of blank lets the insurer step into the policyholder's legal rights.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Late Latin subrogātiō, from sub- + rogātiō (“inquiry, request”); equivalent to sub- + rogation.