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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. 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.

3. 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....

4. legalvision.com.au › what-are-particulars-of-a-pleadingWhat are Particulars of a Pleading? - LegalVision

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   If someone sues you and lodges a legal claim with a court, you will receive a legal document outlining their claim. One phrase that appears throughout these documents is ‘particulars’. What does this actually mean, and why are particulars of a pleading relevant?

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_irredentist_claims_or_disputesList of irredentist claims or disputes - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · This is a list of irredentist claims or disputes. Irredentism is any political or popular movement that seeks to claim or reclaim and occupy a land that the movement's members consider to be a "lost" (or "unredeemed") territory from their nation's past.

6. legalvision.com.au › 4-things-to-know-about-exemplary-damages4 Things to Know About Exemplary Damages | LegalVision

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   4 days ago · What They Are. Exemplary damages are one type of damages available for recovery in civil disputes. Sometimes referred to as punitive damages, these types of damages are the most rarely awarded damages in Australia.

7. www.profamilyleave.msf.gov.sg › schemes › childcare-leaveGovernment-Paid Leave (GPL) Portal

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   4 days ago · Government-Paid Leave Portal. Submit claims for Singapore’s Government Paid Leave Schemes (GPLS) and information on parental leave schemes.

8. www.thezebra.com › when-to-file-homeowners-insurance-claimWhen to File a Home Insurance Claim | The Zebra

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   4 days ago · Knowing when to file and when not to file a homeowners insurance claim can save you money in the long run. Don't put your home insurance coverage at risk by filing claims when you shouldn't!