surrogates
verb(sur-ro-gate)
to put in the place of another:
surrogates
verb(sur-ro-gate)
to appoint as successor, deputy, or substitute for oneself
surrogates
verb(sur-ro-gate)
substitute
surrogates
noun(sur-ro-gate)
one appointed to act in place of another : deputy
surrogates
noun(sur-ro-gate)
a local judicial officer in some states (such as New York) who has jurisdiction over the probate of wills, the settlement of estates, and the appointment and supervision of guardians
surrogates
noun(sur-ro-gate)
one that serves as a substitute