Surrogated: meaning, definitions and examples

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surrogated

 

[ ˈsʌrəɡeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Surrogated refers to the act of providing a substitute for something or someone, especially in legal contexts. This term is often used in relation to surrogacy, where a surrogate mother carries a child for another individual or couple, but can also apply to other instances of substitution.

Synonyms

interchanged, replaced, substituted.

Examples of usage

  • The couple surrogated their parental duties during the trial.
  • She surrogated her responsibilities when her colleague was on leave.
  • In many states, surrogated relationships are legally recognized.

Translations

Translations of the word "surrogated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 substituído

🇮🇳 प्रतिनिधि

🇩🇪 surrogiert

🇮🇩 pengganti

🇺🇦 сурогатний

🇵🇱 surrogat

🇯🇵 代理の

🇫🇷 substitué

🇪🇸 sustituto

🇹🇷 yerine geçen

🇰🇷 대리의

🇸🇦 بديل

🇨🇿 náhradní

🇸🇰 náhradný

🇨🇳 代理的

🇸🇮 nadomestni

🇮🇸 varamaður

🇰🇿 орнына келген

🇬🇪 წარმომადგენელი

🇦🇿 təmsilçi

🇲🇽 sustituto

Etymology

The term 'surrogate' originates from the Latin word 'surrogatus,' which is the past participle of 'surrogare,' meaning 'to appoint as a substitute.' The term was first used in the English language in the early 15th century, primarily in legal terminology. The modern understanding of surrogacy as a practice involving reproduction emerged in the late 20th century, coinciding with advancements in reproductive technologies. Today, surrogacy is both a personal choice and a complex legal matter, encompassing agreements between surrogate mothers and intended parents.