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claim

 

[ kleɪm ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

legal

A demand for something as rightful or due.

Synonyms

demand, petition, request

Examples of usage

  • The company received a claim for compensation from the injured worker.
  • The insurance company is investigating the validity of the claim.
Context #2 | Verb

legal

To state that something is true, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Synonyms

allege, assert, declare

Examples of usage

  • He claimed that he was not present at the scene of the crime.
  • She claimed ownership of the lost ring.

Translations

Translations of the word "claim" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reivindicação

🇮🇳 दावा

🇩🇪 Anspruch

🇮🇩 klaim

🇺🇦 претензія

🇵🇱 roszczenie

🇯🇵 主張 (しゅちょう)

🇫🇷 revendication

🇪🇸 reclamación

🇹🇷 iddia

🇰🇷 주장 (주장)

🇸🇦 ادعاء

🇨🇿 nárok

🇸🇰 nárok

🇨🇳 声称 (shēngchēng)

🇸🇮 zahteva

🇮🇸 kröfu

🇰🇿 талап

🇬🇪 მოთხოვნა

🇦🇿 iddia

🇲🇽 reclamación

Etymology

The word 'claim' originated from the Middle English word 'claime', which came from the Old French word 'clamer', meaning 'to call, claim'. The concept of making a claim has been present in legal systems for centuries, as individuals and organizations seek to assert their rights to property, compensation, or other entitlements.

See also: acclaim, claimable, claimant, claimed, claims, counterclaim, disclaim, disclaimer, exclaim, proclaim, reclaim, unclaimed.

Word Frequency Rank

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