claimant
Americannoun
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claimants
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noun
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a person who makes a claim
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Formerly called: plaintiff. a person who brings a civil action in a court of law Compare defendant
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“We usually think of retail investors as the residual claimant of whatever shares are left,” said Jeremy Michels, associate professor at Purdue University’s Daniels School of Business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The court document also said: "At no time in the period after the accident did the claimant suggest that he had suffered any injury in the accident."
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Previously, compensation was paid out if the claimant had established, beyond reasonable doubt, that any reasonable jury could not convict on the evidence provided.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Lawyers who are experts in tort claims said the bureaucratic process is lengthy and complex, and any damage award would likely be lower than what a claimant is seeking.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Crispin, if it’s any comfort, you’re probably not the only possible claimant.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
In a written ruling, Mr Justice Birt said the claimants could have discovered the alleged deception before 2018.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Some 40% of new PIP claimants are working, a number that drops to 25% after two years, according to the government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
The claimants said that after the killings, the London Bullion Market Association should have withheld stamp of approval for a Tanzanian mine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Some applications were streamlined, meaning a higher number of claimants were given leave to remain.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
“Pay them for the value of their animals,” she told Reznak, “but henceforth claimants must present themselves at the Temple of the Graces and swear a holy oath before the gods of Ghis.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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