Definition of Lay claim

1. 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"

Exact synonyms: Arrogate, Claim
Generic synonyms: Bespeak, Call For, Quest, Request
Related verbs: Claim, Take
Specialized synonyms: Pretend, Requisition, Arrogate, Assign
Derivative terms: Arrogator, Claim, Claimant
Antonyms: Forfeit

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lay Claim

layovers
laypeople
layperson
laypersons
lays
laystall
laystalls
laytime
laytimes
layup
layups
laywoman
laywomen
lay aside
lay away
lay claim (current term)
lay down
lay eyes on
lay figure
lay hands on
lay in
lay into
lay off
lay on the line
lay out
lay over
lay reader
lay to rest
lay up
lay waste to

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