Claiming
/ˈkleɪ.mɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of claim, meaning asserting a right to something, typically under law or agreement.
She is claiming ownership of the property based on the deed.
Forms
- claim
- claims
- claimed
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Commentary
Used as a gerund or present participle, 'claiming' indicates the ongoing act of asserting a legal right or entitlement.
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