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subrogation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.93 in modern English

Syllables
sub-ro-ga-tion
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Substitution of a different person in place of a creditor or claimant with respect to certain rights and duties.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Late Latin subrogātiō, from sub- + rogātiō (“inquiry, request”); equivalent to sub- + rogation.

Usage

Inflected Forms

subrogations (plural)

Derived Forms

antisubrogation

Phrases

equitable subrogation

Frequently Paired Words

interrogation rogation rogatory

Questions

What does subrogation mean?
Substitution of a different person in place of a creditor or claimant with respect to certain rights and duties.
Where does subrogation come from?
From Late Latin subrogātiō, from sub- + rogātiō (“inquiry, request”); equivalent to sub- + rogation.

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