Claims
/ˈkleɪmz/
Definitions
- (n.) A demand for money, property, or a legal remedy to which one asserts a right.
The plaintiff filed several claims against the defendant for breach of contract.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of claim.
She claims ownership of the disputed land.
Forms
- claim
- claimed
- claiming
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Commentary
As a plural noun, 'claims' refers to multiple asserted rights or demands, often in litigation or insurance contexts; as a verb form, it serves as the third-person singular of 'claim.'
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