1. having been substituted for another in a legal claim or right, especially in insurance where one party takes on another’s right to seek damages
Usage: legal; insurance

Examples

• The insurance company became subrogated to the policyholder’s rights against the negligent driver.
• After paying the claim, the insurer had subrogated rights to recover from the responsible party.
• The subrogated claim allowed the insurance company to pursue damages on behalf of their client.
• Once subrogated, the insurer could file suit against the at-fault party.
• The subrogated rights transferred automatically when the settlement was paid.
• Her insurance company exercised its subrogated interest in the lawsuit.