Claim
/ˈkleɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A demand for something as rightful or due, often in a legal context.
The plaintiff filed a claim for damages after the accident.
- (v.) To assert ownership or a right to something.
She claimed the property as her inheritance.
Forms
- claims
- claimed
- claiming
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish between a claim as a noun (right asserted) and as a verb (act of asserting).
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