subrogation
Meaning: The legal right of an insurer or other party who has paid a claim to step into the shoes of the insured and pursue recovery from the third party responsible for the loss.
Subrogation is a fundamental principle in insurance law. After paying out on a claim, an insurer acquires the right to recover the amount from the party who caused the loss — effectively preventing the insured from receiving double compensation. The doctrine also applies in other areas of law, such as suretyship and restitution. In practice, subrogation claims are common in motor insurance, property damage, and professional indemnity cases. It collocates with 'right of,' 'principle of,' 'claim,' and 'recovery.'
Examples
- The insurer exercised its right of subrogation and brought proceedings against the negligent contractor. 保险人行使了代位求偿权,并对疏忽的承包商提起诉讼。La aseguradora ejerció su derecho de subrogación e interpuso una demanda contra el contratista negligente.保険者は代位求償権を行使し、過失のあった請負業者に対して訴訟を提起した。보험자는 대위 구상권을 행사하여 과실이 있는 시공업자에 대해 소송을 제기했다.
- Subrogation ensures that the ultimate financial burden falls on the party responsible for the loss rather than on the insurer. 代位求偿确保最终的经济负担落在造成损失的责任方身上,而非保险人身上。La subrogación garantiza que la carga financiera última recaiga sobre la parte responsable del daño y no sobre la aseguradora.代位は、最終的な経済的負担が保険者ではなく損害の原因者に帰するようにする仕組みである。대위는 최종적인 재정적 부담이 보험자가 아닌 손해 원인 제공자에게 귀속되도록 보장하는 제도이다.
- The judgment examined the limits of subrogation in cases where the insured has contributed to their own loss through negligence. 该判决审查了在被保险人因自身过失也对损失有责的情况下,代位求偿的限制。La sentencia examinó los límites de la subrogación en los casos en que el asegurado ha contribuido a su propio daño por negligencia.その判決は、被保険者の過失が自らの損害に寄与した場合における代位の限界を検討した。그 판결은 피보험자의 과실이 자신의 손해에 기여한 경우에 대위의 한계를 검토했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin subrogare (to substitute, put in place of another), combining sub- (under, in place of) and rogare (to ask, propose). Entered English legal usage in the 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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