subrogateglossary / SUBROGATE subrogate (s[schwa]b-r[schwa]-gayt), vb. To substitute (a person) for another regarding a legal right or claim. [Cases: Subrogation1. C.J.S. Subrogation §§ 2–15, 19, 91.] 词条贡献者 译者崇载,国际名校知识产权法专业,擅长翻译各种与知识产权相关的法律文件。