1. substituting one person or thing for another in a legal claim or right
Usage: legal

Examples

• The insurance company is subrogating against the at-fault driver.
• By subrogating the claim, the insurer can recover damages from the responsible party.
• The lawyer explained that subrogating would allow them to pursue the third party.
• After paying the claim, the company began subrogating to recoup its losses.
• The court ruled that subrogating was appropriate in this case.