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Definition of: subrogate
(sub′rō·gāt) v.t. ·gat·ed, ·gat·ing
1. To substitute (one thing) for another.
2. To substitute (one person) for another when attributing or assigning rights or appointing to an office. [<L subrogatus, pp. of subrogare substitute <sub- in place of + rogare ask]
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