claim

B1
Pronunciation
/kleɪm/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A demand of ownership made for something.

Example Sentences
  • a claim of ownership
2 Definition

The thing claimed.

3 Definition

The right or ground of demanding.

Example Sentences
  • You don't have any claim on my time, since I'm no longer your employee.
4 Definition

A new statement of something one believes to be the truth, usually when the statement has yet to be verified or without valid evidence provided.

Example Sentences
  • The company's share price dropped amid claims of accounting fraud.
5 Definition

A demand of ownership for previously unowned land.

Example Sentences
  • Miners had to stake their claims during the gold rush.
6 Definition

A legal demand for compensation or damages.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To demand ownership of.

2 Definition

To state a new fact, typically without providing evidence to prove it is true.

3 Definition

To demand ownership or right to use for land.

4 Definition

To demand compensation or damages through the courts.

5 Definition

To be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim.

6 Definition

To cause the loss of, usually by violent means.

Example Sentences
  • A fire claimed two homes.
7 Definition

To proclaim.

8 Definition

To call or name.