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claim

/kleɪm/

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noun

A demand of ownership made for something.

Examples :

"a claim of ownership"

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noun

The thing claimed.

Examples :

"My sister's claim to the extra cookie was quickly disputed by her brother. "

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noun

The right or ground of demanding.

Examples :

"My sister has a claim to the extra cookie because she baked them. "

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noun

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.

Examples :

"My sister made a claim that she saw a UFO in her backyard, but she couldn't provide any proof. "

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noun

A demand of ownership for previously unowned land.

Examples :

"Miners had to stake their claims during the gold rush."

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noun

A legal demand for compensation or damages.

Examples :

"The student made a claim for lost textbooks, asking for reimbursement from the school. "

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verb

To demand ownership of.

Examples :

"My brother claimed the last slice of pizza. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"My neighbor claimed he saw a UFO in his backyard last night. "

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verb

To demand ownership or right to use for land.

Examples :

"The farmer claimed the land as his own after inheriting it from his grandfather. "

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verb

To demand compensation or damages through the courts.

Examples :

"The student claimed damages from the school for the broken window. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"My neighbor claims the right to park in front of his house. "

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verb

To cause the loss of, usually by violent means.

Examples :

"A fire claimed two homes."

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verb

Examples :

"The student claimed that the answer was C. "

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verb

To call or name.

Examples :

"My sister claimed the last slice of pizza. "

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