subrogation

 
Pronunciation: /ˌsʌbrəˈgeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass noun] Law
  • the substitution of one person or group by another in respect of a debt or insurance claim, accompanied by the transfer of any associated rights and duties.

Derivatives

subrogate

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbrəgeɪt/
verb

Origin:

late Middle English (in the general sense 'substitution'): from late Latin subrogatio(n-), from subrogare 'choose as substitute', from sub- 'in place of another' + rogare 'ask'