claimant

American  

[kley-muhnt] / ˈkleɪ mənt /

noun

1. a person who makes a claim.

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ˈclaimant British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• preclaimant noun

Etymology

Origin of claimant

First recorded in 1740–50; claim + -ant

Example Sentences

ANL said the duke's social circle was "known to be a good source of leaks" to the press and has repeatedly denied the claimants' allegations.

From BBC

There have also been dramatic rows behind the scenes between researchers working for the claimants, and the private investigators they hoped to turn into star witnesses.

From BBC

"Whether the respondent's reason and/or explanation withstand scrutiny at the final hearing may determine whether the claimants are ultimately successful in their claims," Eccles wrote.

From BBC

Delia Lujan Wolff, a lawyer representing a group of dissenting Boy Scouts claimants, said Monday the Third Circuit had found problems with the reorganization in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling against Purdue.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both Mrs Brown and Sir Alan were part of the Group Litigation Order compensation scheme, and those claimants were offered the option of taking a fixed sum of £75,000 or pursuing their own settlement.

From BBC

Related Words

• applicant