26984 words

claim

22 definitions • 37 examples
1
to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it:

Examples:

[ + (that) ] The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.
[ + to infinitive ] He claims to have met the president, but I don't believe him.
All parties have claimed success in yesterday's elections.
2
If an organization or group claims a particular number of members, that number of people are believed to belong to it.
3
to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it:

Examples:

The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it.
When King Richard III died, Henry VII claimed the English throne.
4
to make a written demand for money from a government or organization because you think you have a right to it:

Examples:

claim for Don't forget to claim for your travel expenses after the interview.
claim on UK When my bike was stolen, I claimed on the insurance and got £150 back.
UK If the shop won't give me a replacement TV, I'll claim my money back.
5
to make an official request for money after an accident or a bad event, from the person who caused you harm:

Examples:

She sued her employer for emotional distress, claiming damages of more than £20,000.
6
a statement that something is true or is a fact, although other people might not believe it:

Examples:

He said the police assaulted him while he was in custody, a claim that the police deny.
[ + that ] The government's claim that it would reduce taxes proved false.
support a claim Can you give any evidence to support your claim?
make a claim about He made wild claims about being able to cure cancer.
7
a written request asking an organization to pay you an amount of money that you believe they owe you:

Examples:

After her house was burgled, she made a claim on her insurance.
Please submit your claim for travel expenses to the accounts department.
8
a right to have something or get something from someone:

Examples:

rightful claim She has no rightful claim to the title.
Our neighbours have no claim to (= cannot say that they own) that strip of land between our houses.
My ex-wife has no claims on me (= has no right to any of my money).
9
to state that something is true or is a fact:

Examples:

[ + (that) clause ] Ervin claims (that) he is bankrupt.
10
to demand something of value because you believe it belongs to you or you have a right to it:

Examples:

If no one claims the money, I can keep it.
11
If a storm, crime, or other violence claims someone’s life, the person was killed suddenly as a result of that event:

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12
a written request to an organization to pay you a sum of money which you believe it owes you:

Examples:

After the storm, dozens of claims were filed to collect crop insurance.
13
A claim is also a statement saying that you have a right to something:

Examples:

They asserted their claim to citizenship.
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Examples:

pay/refuse/settle a claim An insurance adjuster will work with the injured party to settle the claim.
file/make/submit a claim Do not submit a claim if the doctor or hospital is also filing a claim for the same service.
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a request to a court, government department, or company for something such as money or property that you believe you have a legal right to:

Examples:

a claim for sth The Court of Appeal upheld his claim for damages for wrongful dismissal.
bring/file a claim against sb/sth He is now bringing an unfair dismissal claim against the company.
16
a legal right to own something such as a property, business, or title:

Examples:

have a claim on/to sth If you are joint owners, you have a claim on at least half the house.
17
a statement of something you believe is true, although you have no proof:

Examples:

The court rejected his claims that he was denied a promotion due to discrimination.
18
to state that something is true, although you may not be able to prove it:

Examples:

Union representatives claim that workers were forced to work overtime without pay.
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to request payment for money you are owed by a government department or company:

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21
to state that you have a legal right to own something such as a property, business, or title:

Examples:

If there are no relatives to claim the estate, the deceased's property will be reverted to the state.
22
to officially request payment from someone who is responsible for an injury, loss, etc.:

Examples:

A breach of warranty will give the purchaser the right to claim damages from the vendor.

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