defective virus one that cannot be completely replicated or cannot form a protein coat; in some cases replication can proceed if missing gene functions are supplied by other viruses; see also helper virus.
subjugate - put down by force or intimidation; The government quashes any attempt of an uprising; China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently; The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land
Definition of SUBROGATION. : the act of subrogating; specifically: the assumption by a third party (as a second creditor or an insurance company) of another's legal right to collect a debt or damages. ADVERTISEMENT. 15th century.