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

It will also enable claimants to launch a case on their own, as opposed to the previous system where both the claimant and the current holder of the disputed property had to agree to arbitration.

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Greek farmers have sustained major losses from an infestation of sheep pox, and an EU investigation into widespread subsidy fraud that has delayed payments to legitimate claimants.

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He has been pressing ministers to consider giving younger care leavers the same rate of Universal Credit received by those over 25, pointing out they would have the same obligations an older claimant.

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"The claimants have not established that such relief is needed now, or why the usual pre-trial procedures should not be observed," he said.

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He said the claimants had spent almost £150m on the legal battle, and were seeking nearly £113m of their costs from Mr Lynch's estate.

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Related Words

• applicant