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   claim

   /kleɪm/

   verb

   • 1. state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof: "the Prime Minister claimed that he was concerned about Third World debt" Similar assertdeclareprofessmaintainstateholdaffirmavowaverprotestinsistswearattestarguecontendsubmitmoveallegeinformal:make outarchaic:avouchrare:asseveraterepresent
   • ▪ assert that one has gained or achieved (something): "his supporters claimed victory in the presidential elections"
   • 2. formally request or demand; say that one owns or has earned (something): "if no one claims the items, they will become Crown property" Similar lay claim tosay that one ownsassert ownership offormally requestpretend to
   • ▪ make a demand for (money) under the terms of an insurance policy: "the premiums are reduced by fifty per cent if you don't claim on the policy" Similar requestask forapply forput in forput in an application forsue fordemandexact
   • ▪ call for (someone's notice and thought): "a most unwelcome event claimed his attention"
   • 3. cause the loss of (someone's life): "the attacks claimed the lives of five people" Similar takecause/result in the loss of

   noun

   • 1. an assertion that something is true: "he was dogged by the claim that he had CIA links" Similar assertiondeclarationprofessionaffirmationavowalavermentprotestationrepresentationcontentionsubmissioncaseallegationpretencerare:asseveration
   • ▪ a statement of the novel features in a patent: "the two patents based on his claims will be reconfirmed"
   • 2. a demand or request for something considered one's due: "the court had denied their claims to asylum" Similar requestapplicationdemandpetitioncall
   • ▪ an application for compensation under the terms of an insurance policy: "he should make a claim on his house insurance for storm damage"
   • ▪ a right or title to something: "they have first claim on the assets of the trust" Similar entitlement totitle toright torights to
   • ▪ a piece of land allotted to or taken by someone in order to be mined: "each of them was to be rewarded with a farm and a number of mining claims in the land"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French claime (noun), clamer (verb), from Latin clamare ‘call out’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. claimable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.examples.com › education › claimClaim - 20+ Examples, Types, Sentences, policy

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   Jun 26, 2024 · A claim is a formal request for compensation, reimbursement, or acknowledgment of a right, often supported by relevant documentation. It is commonly used in various contexts such as payments, insurance, and legal disputes.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › InsuranceInsurance - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · It is a form of risk management, primarily used to protect against the risk of a contingent or uncertain loss. An entity which provides insurance is known as an insurer, insurance company, insurance carrier, or underwriter.

4. 7esl.com › what-is-a-claim-in-writingWhat is a Claim in Writing? Statement vs. Claim Examples

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   Jun 18, 2024 · The easiest way to explain a claim is to say that you are putting your point across (basically the aim of what you’re writing in the first place). It is a way to present the main idea of your initial point and forming it in a way that makes it sound like an argument.

5. www.bbc.com › learningenglish › chineseBBC Learning English - 一分钟英语 / 单词 claim 的常见用法

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   4 days ago · “Claim” 可以表示 “说法，断言” 或 “声称，宣称”，这个用法主要突出强调不确定某人是否在说真话。 He claims he did the assignment, but I haven't seen it. Her claim is that she didn't get the message, but I definitely sent it. 2....

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › insurance claimInsurance claim - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 14, 2024 · /ɪnˌʃʊrəns kleɪm/ /ɪnˈʃɔrəns kleɪm/ IPA guide. Other forms: insurance claims. Definitions of insurance claim. noun. demand for payment in accordance with an insurance policy. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Insurance claim." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/insurance claim.

7. www.investopedia.com › terms › lWhat Are Liquidated Damages (LDs)? How They Work, With Example

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Liquidated damages (LDs) are a sum of money specified in some contracts that are to be paid by one party to another as compensation for intangible losses. Liquidated damages are to be paid only...

8. www.investopedia.com › terms › wWarranty Definition, How It Works, Types, and Example -...

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   Jun 30, 2024 · A warranty is a guarantee or promise made by a manufacturer or similar party regarding the condition of their product. A warranty also refers to the terms and situations in which repairs,...