Sub'ro·gate transitive verb [ Latin subrogatus , past participle of subrogare . See Surrogate .] To put in the place of another; to substitute. Barrow. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/226
If one person performs a duty of another, they are then "equitable subrogated" to the rights of the person owed the duty. The most common form of subrogation is when an insurance company pays a claim caused by the negligence of another. The act of putting by a transfer, a person in the place of another, or a thing in the place of another thing. I..... Found on http://www.lectlaw.com/def2/s084.htm
to put into the place of another; substitute for another. · to substitute (one person) for another with reference to a claim or right. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/subrogate