Contract Law

Subrogation

/ sub-roh-GAY-shun /

Definition

Substitution of one party for another with respect to a legal claim or right.

Used in Context

“The insurer\'s subrogation rights allowed it to sue the negligent driver.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: subrogate, to substitute

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