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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

subrogation

/səˈbroʊɡeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does subrogation mean?

noun

The act of taking over the rights and responsibilities of another person or entity, especially in relation to a debt or insurance claim. This can occur when a third party, such as an insurance company, assumes the rights and duties of another party, often in a contractual agreement.

Example

"The insurance company exercised subrogation to recover the costs of repairing the damaged vehicle from the at-fault driver's policy."

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