Claim

/kleΙͺm/

The meaning and definition of Claim, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The right or ground of demanding.
    β€œYou don't have any claim on my time, since I'm no longer your employee.”
  2. 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.
    β€œThe company's share price dropped amid claims of accounting fraud.”
verb
  1. To cause the loss of, usually by violent means.
    β€œA fire claimed two homes.”
  2. To state a new fact, typically without providing evidence to prove it is true.

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Origin

From Middle English claimen, from Old French claimer.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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