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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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 hearing was shown a note from a detective which said "the claimant had used force which was proportionate and necessary in the circumstances in the defence of himself and the female passenger".
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
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.
From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025
If a marriageable son belonged to the family where she boarded a proposal was automatic; if there was more than one claimant, vicious fights occurred over her hand.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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