Government Claim
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt kleɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal demand or assertion by a government entity seeking enforcement of a right, recovery of damages, or compensation.
The contractor filed a government claim to recover unpaid expenses under the contract.
- (n.) A claim made by a government against a party, often in the context of contract disputes, torts, or tax assessments.
The government claim alleged breach of contract and sought restitution.
Forms
- government claim
- government claims
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Commentary
Use 'government claim' specifically when referring to assertions by government entities as opposed to private parties; clarify the context to avoid ambiguity between various types of claims.
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