Claim
/ˈkleɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A demand for something as rightful or due, typically money or damages in a legal context.
The plaintiff filed a claim against the company for breach of contract.
- (n.) A statement asserting a right or an assertion of fact in a legal proceeding.
The defendant challenged the claim made by the claimant in court.
- (v.) To assert or demand as a right, often in legal or formal settings.
She claims ownership of the property based on a prior agreement.
Commentary
As a noun, 'claim' often refers both to a right asserted and the procedural demand for relief; as a verb, it denotes the act of asserting such a right or demand.