noun
- the substitution of one person or group for another with respect to a debt or insurance claim
Usage: legal
Examples
- The insurance company pursued subrogation against the at-fault driver.
- After paying the claim, the insurer exercised its right of subrogation.
- Subrogation allows the insurance company to recover costs from the responsible party.
- The legal doctrine of subrogation prevents double recovery for damages.
- Her lawyer explained how subrogation would affect her settlement.
- The contract included a subrogation clause protecting the lender’s interests.