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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Enlli said her friends and family were initially "quite angry" after she put her name down as a claimant against the policy, until they came to understand its impact.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Again, the amount a spouse receives depends on when the claimant files for benefits.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026
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 • Mar. 9, 2026
The compensation scheme will award each eligible claimant damages of £200,000, though victims who agree to be assessed by a consultant psychiatrist could receive up to £385,000 in compensation plus treatment costs.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
Crispin, if it’s any comfort, you’re probably not the only possible claimant.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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