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http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Surrogate

Etymology

From Latin surrogatus, perfect passive participle of surrogare, ask; a variant of subrogare, from sub, under + rogare, ask.

Noun

surrogate, plural surrogates

1. A substitute (usually of a person, position or role).

2. A person or animal that acts as a substitute for the social or pastoral role of another, such as a surrogate mother.

3. (Chiefly British) A deputy for a bishop in granting licences for marriage.

4. In some US states, including New York, a judge who has power over the settlement of wills, estates and other legal affairs.

Translations

* French: remplaçant (person), succédané m

* German: Ersatz m

Adjective

1. (normally a modifier of the noun) Of, concerning, relating to or acting as a substitute.

Transitive Verb

surrogate

1. replace or substitute something with something else; appoint a successor.

Variant Forms

* subrogate

Synonyms

* deputize

* foster

* replace

* substitute

Related Terms

* subrogation

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