Definition of "Subrogate"

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Substituting one party for another in an action giving that party full rights or claims. Foe example, an insurance company pays the insured for a fire loss caused to the home by a third party. After the insurance company reimburses the insured for the loss, the insurance company 'now stands in the insured's shoes"" and sues the third party for the damages.

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