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claim / klām/ • v. [tr.] state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof: he claimed that he came from a wealthy, educated family. ∎ assert that one has gained or achieved (something): his supporters claimed victory in the presidential elections. ∎ formally request or demand; say that one owns or has earned (something): if no one claims the items, they will become government property. ∎ make a demand for (money) under the terms of an insurance policy. ∎ call for (someone's notice and thought): a most unwelcome event claimed his attention. ∎ cause the loss of (someone's life). • n. 1. an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt: he was dogged by the claim that he had CIA links. 2. a demand or request for something considered one's due: the court had denied their claims to asylum. ∎ an application for compensation under the terms of an insurance policy. ∎ a right or title to something: they have first claim on the assets of the trust. ∎ (also mining claim) a piece of land allotted to or taken by someone in order to be mined. PHRASES: claim to fame a reason for being regarded as unusual or noteworthy: his claim to fame was bringing Garbo to Hollywood.DERIVATIVES: claim·a·ble adj. |
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"claim." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "claim." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-claim.html "claim." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-claim.html |
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CLAIMTo demand or assert as a right. Facts that combine to give rise to a legally enforceable right or judicial action. Demand for relief. A claim is something that one party owes another. Someone may make a legal claim for money, or property, or for social security benefits. A claim also means an interest in, as in a possessory claim, or right to possession, or a claim of title to land. |
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"Claim." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Claim." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437700859.html "Claim." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437700859.html |
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claim vb. XIII. — OF. claim-, tonic stem of clamer cry, call, appeal :- L. clāmāre cry, call, proclaim, rel. to clārus CLEAR.
So claim sb. XIII. Hence claimant XVIII; primarily a legal term, after appellant, defendant. |
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T. F. HOAD. "claim." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "claim." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-claim.html T. F. HOAD. "claim." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-claim.html |
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•acclaim, aflame, aim, became, blame, came, claim, dame, exclaim, fame, flame, frame, game, lame, maim, misname, name, proclaim, same, shame, tame
•endgame • counterclaim • nickname
•byname • filename • forename
•surname • airframe • mainframe
•Ephraim • doorframe • subframe
•underframe • aspartame
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"claim." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "claim." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-claim.html "claim." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-claim.html |
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