claimant

[kley-muhnt]

noun

1. a person who makes a claim.

ˈclaimant

/ ˈkleɪmənt /

noun

1. a person who makes a claim

2. Formerly called: plaintiff. a person who brings a civil action in a court of law Compare defendant

Other Word Forms

• preclaimant noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of claimant¹

First recorded in 1740–50; claim + -ant

Example Sentences

“People listed things like efficient customer service, taking care of the claimant, all that,” Mr. Amos recalls.

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The claimants argued that this meant that consumers had been overcharged for apps, subscriptions to apps, and when buying digital content in apps.

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The first male claimant was placed on restricted duties at work and the second had a job offer withdrawn.

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Thousands of UK claimants have filed legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson alleging people diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in its talcum powder, lawyers said Thursday.

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"It is denied that the claimant is entitled to any damages, interest or other relief," it added.

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Related Words

• applicant