claim (n):demand for something as rightful or dueSamplesthey struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day claim (n):an informal right to somethingSampleshis claim on her attentions.
his title to fame claim (n):an established or recognized rightSamplesa strong legal claim to the property.
he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate.
he staked his claim Related Word: title claim (n):an assertion of a right (as to money or property)Sampleshis claim asked for damages claim (n):an assertion that something is true or factualSampleshis claim that he was innocent.
evidence contradicted the government's claims claim (n):a demand especially in the phraseSamplesthe call of duty claim (v):take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairsSamplesthe accident claimed three lives.
The hard work took its toll on her claim (v):assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existingSamplesHe claimed that he killed the burglar claim (v):lay claim to; as of an ideaSamplesShe took credit for the whole idea claim (v):ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for exampleSamplesThey claimed on the maximum allowable amount claim (v):demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title toSamplesHe claimed his suitcases at the airline counter.
Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident Related Words: arrogate
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