Claims: meaning, definitions and examples

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claims

 

[ kleɪmz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal

Statements made by a party in a legal action, which are offered in evidence as proof of the truth of the matters asserted.

Synonyms

allegations, arguments, assertions

Examples of usage

  • The plaintiff's claims against the defendant were dismissed by the court.
  • The insurance company denied the claim for damages.
Context #2 | Verb

assertion

To state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Synonyms

assert, maintain, state

Examples of usage

  • He claims that he is innocent of the crime.
  • The company claims to have the best product on the market.

Translations

Translations of the word "claims" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reivindicações

🇮🇳 दावे

🇩🇪 Ansprüche

🇮🇩 klaim

🇺🇦 претензії

🇵🇱 roszczenia

🇯🇵 主張

🇫🇷 revendications

🇪🇸 reclamaciones

🇹🇷 iddialar

🇰🇷 주장

🇸🇦 مطالبات

🇨🇿 nároky

🇸🇰 nároky

🇨🇳 索赔

🇸🇮 zahtevki

🇮🇸 kröfur

🇰🇿 талаптар

🇬🇪 მოთხოვნები

🇦🇿 iddialar

🇲🇽 reclamaciones

Etymology

The word 'claim' originated from the Old French word 'clamer', which means 'to call, claim, demand'. It entered the English language in the 13th century. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to asserting rights, demands, or statements.

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

Word Frequency Rank

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