/ˈsʌrəɡɪt/ – noun
Definition: 1. người thay thế;
2. (Mỹ) thẩm phán chuyên về các vụ án về di sản và việc giám hộ.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, a surrogate is a person appointed to act on behalf of another individual, typically in situations where the appointed person has the legal authority to make decisions or take actions on behalf of the other person. This can include situations such as a surrogate decision-maker for medical treatment, a surrogate parent for a child, or a surrogate court-appointed representative for a person who is unable to manage their own affairs.
Example: The surrogate mother agreed to carry the child for the couple who could not conceive on their own.