Subrogation

usgb/sʌb.roʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
noun

The act of one party assuming the legal rights to pursue a claim or payment on behalf of another party.

Insurance companies often engage in subrogation to recover costs after paying claims.
Visual representation of "subrogation" - The act of one party assuming the legal rights to pursue a claim or payment on behalf of another party.

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Formal

subrogation rights, subrogation process, subrogation claim

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Legal Term

It is often used in contracts and insurance agreements.

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The insurance company had a subrogation clause in the policy.
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Debt Recovery

Subrogation is key in recovering debts.

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After paying out claims, they exercise subrogation rights to recover costs.
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