surrogate
noun
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A substitute (usually of a person, position or role).
Example: A mixture of horseradish and mustard often serves as a surrogate for wasabi.
A person or animal that acts as a substitute for the social or pastoral role of another, such as a surrogate parent.
A deputy for a bishop in granting licences for marriage.
A politician or person of influence campaigning for a presidential candidate.
verb
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To replace or substitute something with something else; to appoint a successor.
Synonyms:deputizefosterreplacesubrogatesubstitute
adjective
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Of, concerning, relating to or acting as a substitute.
noun
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A unique identifier for an entity or object, not derived from application data.