claim

²claim

noun

Definition of CLAIM

1

: a demand for something due or believed to be due <an insurance claim>

2

a : a right to something; specifically : a title to a debt, privilege, or other thing in the possession of another b : an assertion open to challenge <a claim of authenticity>

3

: something that is claimed; especially : a tract of land staked out

Examples of CLAIM

1. She makes the claim that sea levels will actually go down.
2. He made false claims about his past job experience.
3. You'll need to file an insurance claim to pay for the damage.
4. make a claim on your insurance policy
5. All claims must be made in writing.

First Known Use of CLAIM

14th century

Related to CLAIM

Synonyms: call, dibs, pretense (or pretence), pretension, right

Antonyms: disavowal

Related Words: birthright, prerogative, title; favor, privilege; refusal

Near Antonyms: disclaimer, quitclaim, release, waiver

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