claimant
Americannoun
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
Other Word Forms
- preclaimant noun
Etymology
Origin of claimant
Example Sentences
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These benefits can be as much as 100% of what the person of record received at the time of death, though the exact amount depends on when the claimant files the application.
From MarketWatch
The claimants have raised more than £100,000 through crowdfunding to bring the case.
From BBC
"Sony has a near monopoly on the sale of digital games" for its console, allowing it to dictate prices and charge a 30 percent sales commission to video game publishers, the claimants allege.
From Barron's
For 10 years — and counting — lawyers and judges have attempted to determine what claimants are due and whether Pacquiao in particular suffered reputational damage along the way.
From Los Angeles Times
"I am satisfied that that was neither requested nor authorised by the claimants."
From BBC
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