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claim (s) (noun), claims (pl)
1. An assertion of a right to something: The Robert's sole claim to his father's fortune was being challenged by his sister, Janet.
2. An application for the compensation guaranteed by an insurance company; especially, for loss of or damage to property, etc.: After her accident, Lorraine filed a claim with the insurance company for the damage to her car.
3. The right, title, or authority of possessing something: Kitty's claim to be the lead actress in the play was verified by the published program.
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claim (verb), claims; claimed; claiming
1. To demand as one's own or one's due: Harriet was claiming that she should inherit the valuable jewels from her aunt even though she was not the legal heir to the fortune.
2. To make an application for indemnity; especially, from an insurance company: Jason claimed a substantial compensation for the fire that destroyed his house when the electrical system broke down.
3. To assert or affirm one's possession of something special: Jimmy and Tommy each claimed that the last piece of cake was his.
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