1. to substitute one person or thing for another, especially in a legal context where one party assumes the rights or claims of another
Usage: legal

Examples

• The insurance company was subrogated to the rights of the insured after paying the claim.
• When the employer paid the medical bills, they were subrogated to the employee’s right to sue the negligent party.
• The court allowed the bank to be subrogated to the original creditor’s position.
• After settling the lawsuit, the defendant’s insurer was subrogated to any recovery rights.
• The warranty company subrogated itself to the consumer’s claims against the manufacturer.