Lexic.us

Definition of Claim

1. Noun. An assertion of a right (as to money or property). "His claim asked for damages"

2. Verb. Assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing. "They claim to move "; "He claimed that he killed the burglar"

3. Noun. An assertion that something is true or factual. "Evidence contradicted the government's claims"

4. Verb. Demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to. "Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident"

5. Noun. Demand for something as rightful or due. "They struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day"

6. Verb. Ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example. "They claimed on the maximum allowable amount"

7. Noun. An informal right to something. "His title to fame"

8. Verb. Lay claim to; as of an idea. "She took credit for the whole idea"

9. Noun. An established or recognized right. "He staked his claim"

10. Verb. Take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs. "The hard work took its toll on her"

11. Noun. A demand especially in the phrase. "The call of duty"

Definition of Claim

1. v.&?;. To ask for, or seek to obtain, by virtue of authority, right, or supposed right; to challenge as a right; to demand as due.

2. v. i. To be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim.

3. n. A demand of a right or supposed right; a calling on another for something due or supposed to be due; an assertion of a right or fact.

Definition of Claim

1. to demand as one's due [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Claim

cladribine clads claes Claes Oldenberg Claforan clafouti clafoutis clag Clagett procedure clagged

claggier claggiest clagging claggy clags claim (current term) claimable claimant claimants claimed

claimer claimers claiming claiming race claims claims adjuster claims adjustor claim agent claim form claim jumper

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