claim
v. demand; sue; plea; assert n. lawsuit; plea | ||||
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Claim Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Claim
(v./.)
To proclaim.
(v./.)
To call or name.
(v./.)
To assert; to maintain.
(v./.)
To ask for, or seek to obtain, by virtue of authority, right, or supposed right; to challenge as a right; to demand as due.
(v. i.)
To be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim.
(n.)
The thing claimed or demanded; that (as land) to which any one intends to establish a right; as a settler's claim; a miner's claim.
(n.)
A right to claim or demand something; a title to any debt, privilege, or other thing in possession of another; also, a title to anything which another should give or concede to, or confer on, the claimant.
(n.)
A loud call.
(n.)
A demand of a right or supposed right; a calling on another for something due or supposed to be due; an assertion of a right or fact.
(v./.)
To proclaim.
(v./.)
To call or name.
(v./.)
To assert; to maintain.
(v./.)
To ask for, or seek to obtain, by virtue of authority, right, or supposed right; to challenge as a right; to demand as due.
(v. i.)
To be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim.
(n.)
The thing claimed or demanded; that (as land) to which any one intends to establish a right; as a settler's claim; a miner's claim.
(n.)
A right to claim or demand something; a title to any debt, privilege, or other thing in possession of another; also, a title to anything which another should give or concede to, or confer on, the claimant.
(n.)
A loud call.
(n.)
A demand of a right or supposed right; a calling on another for something due or supposed to be due; an assertion of a right or fact.
| WordNet 2.0 |
claim
Noun
1. an assertion of a right (as to money or property); "his claim asked for damages"
(hypernym) assertion, averment, asseveration
(hyponym) pretension
(derivation) lay claim, arrogate
2. an assertion that something is true or factual; "his claim that he was innocent"; "evidence contradicted the government's claims"
(hypernym) assertion, averment, asseveration
(hyponym) allegation, allegement
3. demand for something as rightful or due; "they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day"
(hypernym) demand
(hyponym) insurance claim
4. an informal right to something; "his claim on her attentions"; "his title to fame"
(synonym) title
(hypernym) right
(derivation) take
5. an established or recognized right; "a strong legal claim to the property"; "he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate"; "he staked his claim"
(synonym) title
(hypernym) legal right
(hyponym) own right
6. a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty"
(synonym) call
(hypernym) demand
Verb
1. assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing; "He claimed that he killed the burglar"
(antonym) disclaim
(hypernym) affirm
(hyponym) profess, pretend
2. demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to; "He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter"; "Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident"
(synonym) lay claim, arrogate
(antonym) forfeit, give up, throw overboard, waive, forgo
(hypernym) request, bespeak, call for, quest
(hyponym) pretend
(verb-group) take
3. ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example; "They claimed on the maximum allowable amount"
(hypernym) request, bespeak, call for, quest
(hyponym) demand, exact
(derivation) title
4. lay claim to; as of an idea; "She took credit for the whole idea"
(synonym) take
(antonym) disclaim
(hypernym) affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear
(verb-group) lay claim, arrogate
(derivation) title
5. take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs; "the accident claimed three lives"; "The hard work took its toll on her"
(synonym) take, exact
(hypernym) necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take, involve, call for, demand
(verb-group) necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take, involve, call for, demand
Noun
1. an assertion of a right (as to money or property); "his claim asked for damages"
(hypernym) assertion, averment, asseveration
(hyponym) pretension
(derivation) lay claim, arrogate
2. an assertion that something is true or factual; "his claim that he was innocent"; "evidence contradicted the government's claims"
(hypernym) assertion, averment, asseveration
(hyponym) allegation, allegement
3. demand for something as rightful or due; "they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day"
(hypernym) demand
(hyponym) insurance claim
4. an informal right to something; "his claim on her attentions"; "his title to fame"
(synonym) title
(hypernym) right
(derivation) take
5. an established or recognized right; "a strong legal claim to the property"; "he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate"; "he staked his claim"
(synonym) title
(hypernym) legal right
(hyponym) own right
6. a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty"
(synonym) call
(hypernym) demand
Verb
1. assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing; "He claimed that he killed the burglar"
(antonym) disclaim
(hypernym) affirm
(hyponym) profess, pretend
2. demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to; "He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter"; "Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident"
(synonym) lay claim, arrogate
(antonym) forfeit, give up, throw overboard, waive, forgo
(hypernym) request, bespeak, call for, quest
(hyponym) pretend
(verb-group) take
3. ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example; "They claimed on the maximum allowable amount"
(hypernym) request, bespeak, call for, quest
(hyponym) demand, exact
(derivation) title
4. lay claim to; as of an idea; "She took credit for the whole idea"
(synonym) take
(antonym) disclaim
(hypernym) affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear
(verb-group) lay claim, arrogate
(derivation) title
5. take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs; "the accident claimed three lives"; "The hard work took its toll on her"
(synonym) take, exact
(hypernym) necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take, involve, call for, demand
(verb-group) necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take, involve, call for, demand
| English Slang Dictionary v1.2 |
claim
1. to say one allies oneself with a gang or set
2. to claim membership in a gang
3. to say something that is not necessarily true
1. to say one allies oneself with a gang or set
2. to claim membership in a gang
3. to say something that is not necessarily true
| hEnglish - advanced version |
claim
claim
\claim\, n. [of. claim cry, complaint, from clamer. see claim, v. t.]
1. a demand of a right or supposed right; a calling on another for something due or supposed to be due; an assertion of a right or fact.
2. a right to claim or demand something; a title to any debt, privilege, or other thing in possession of another; also, a title to anything which another should give or concede to, or confer on, the claimant. "a bar to all claims upon land."
3. the thing claimed or demanded; that (as land) to which any one intends to establish a right; as a settler's claim; a miner's claim. [u.s. & australia]
4. a loud call. [obs.]
similar words(6)
lay claim
laying claim
to lay claim to
to jump a claim
wage claim
insurance claim
claim
\claim\, n. [of. claim cry, complaint, from clamer. see claim, v. t.]
1. a demand of a right or supposed right; a calling on another for something due or supposed to be due; an assertion of a right or fact.
2. a right to claim or demand something; a title to any debt, privilege, or other thing in possession of another; also, a title to anything which another should give or concede to, or confer on, the claimant. "a bar to all claims upon land."
3. the thing claimed or demanded; that (as land) to which any one intends to establish a right; as a settler's claim; a miner's claim. [u.s. & australia]
4. a loud call. [obs.]
similar words(6)
lay claim
laying claim
to lay claim to
to jump a claim
wage claim
insurance claim
| Everyday English and Slang in Ireland |
Claim (v)
if you claim somebody you are picking a fight. you are claimed !
if you claim somebody you are picking a fight. you are claimed !
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Annylyedog
Annylyedog = a. not having claim
Annylyedog = a. not having claim
Arddelw
Arddelw = n. a claim, a challenge; an assertion = v. to claim; to assert
Dihawl
Dihawl = a. without claim
Dyly
Dyly = v. to be due, to claim
Gwrtharddelw
Gwrtharddelw = n. counter claim
Hawl
Hawl = n. a demand; a claim
Claim Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The 'Lectric Law Library |
Claim
A demand for money or other relief.
A written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to the contract. A claim arising under a contract, unlike a claim relating to that contract, is a claim that can be resolved under a contract clause that provides for the relief sought by the claimant.
A claim is a challenge of the ownership of a thing which a man has not in possession and is wrongfully withheld by another.
The entry on of the demand of a mechanic or materialman for work done or material furnished in the erection of a building, in those counties to which the lien laws extend, is sometimes called a claim.
A continual c1aim is a claim made in a particular way to preserve the' rights of a feoffee.
Claim of conusance is defined to be an intervention by a third person, demanding jurisdiction of a cause against a plaintiff, who has chosen to commence his action out of the claimant's court.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
A demand for money or other relief.
A written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to the contract. A claim arising under a contract, unlike a claim relating to that contract, is a claim that can be resolved under a contract clause that provides for the relief sought by the claimant.
A claim is a challenge of the ownership of a thing which a man has not in possession and is wrongfully withheld by another.
The entry on of the demand of a mechanic or materialman for work done or material furnished in the erection of a building, in those counties to which the lien laws extend, is sometimes called a claim.
A continual c1aim is a claim made in a particular way to preserve the' rights of a feoffee.
Claim of conusance is defined to be an intervention by a third person, demanding jurisdiction of a cause against a plaintiff, who has chosen to commence his action out of the claimant's court.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
| USPTO Patent and Trademark Glossary |
claims
define the invention and are what aspects are legally enforceable. The specification must conclude with a claim particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which the applicant regards as his invention or discovery. The claim or claims must conform to the invention as set forth in the remainder of the specification and the terms and phrases used in the claims must find clear support or antecedent basis in the description so that the meaning of the terms in the claims may be ascertainable (clearly understood ) by reference to the description. (See 37 CFR § 1.58(a)).
-- see MPEP 608.01(i) for more
Context: Patent
define the invention and are what aspects are legally enforceable. The specification must conclude with a claim particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which the applicant regards as his invention or discovery. The claim or claims must conform to the invention as set forth in the remainder of the specification and the terms and phrases used in the claims must find clear support or antecedent basis in the description so that the meaning of the terms in the claims may be ascertainable (clearly understood ) by reference to the description. (See 37 CFR § 1.58(a)).
-- see MPEP 608.01(i) for more
Context: Patent
| Law Dictionary |
Claim
The assertion of a right to money or property; the sum of facts givingrise to a right that is enforceable in the courts. A claim must show theexistence of a right, an injury, and damages. One who makes a claim is theclaimant.
The assertion of a right to money or property; the sum of facts givingrise to a right that is enforceable in the courts. A claim must show theexistence of a right, an injury, and damages. One who makes a claim is theclaimant.
| Divorcesource.com Dictionary |
CLAIM
the charge by one spouse against another.
the charge by one spouse against another.
| HMCS Legal Terms |
Claim
Proceedings issued in the County or High Court. Previously know as an Action
Proceedings issued in the County or High Court. Previously know as an Action
| PATENTSCOPE® Glossary |
Claim(s)
The part of a patent document which defines, in legal terms, the subject matter which the applicant regards as his invention and for which protection (and monopoly) is sought or granted. Each claim is a single sentence in a legalistic form that defines an invention and its unique technical features. Claims must be clear and concise and fully supported by the description.
The part of a patent document which defines, in legal terms, the subject matter which the applicant regards as his invention and for which protection (and monopoly) is sought or granted. Each claim is a single sentence in a legalistic form that defines an invention and its unique technical features. Claims must be clear and concise and fully supported by the description.
Most patent documents, including international applications, must contain at least one claim. Claims are usually located at the end of a patent document, after the detailed description, and before any drawings or Search Report. In electronic patent documents such as international applications (in PDF format) on the PATENTSCOPE® Search Service, claims are easily located by clicking the "Claims" bookmark.
| Massachusetts Divorce Law Dictionary |
Cause of Action
A lawsuit. To bring an action (lawsuit). Certain wrongful acts are actionable offenses, meaning that such acts are the grounds for a lawsuit, i.e. they create a cause of action.
A lawsuit. To bring an action (lawsuit). Certain wrongful acts are actionable offenses, meaning that such acts are the grounds for a lawsuit, i.e. they create a cause of action.
Claim Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BASSAM Trade, Real Estate, Mortgage, Fund,Invest, Insurance,& Tax,Terms/abbreviations/defin. |
CLAIM
A demand for payment which is usually associated with a contractual agreement.
A demand for payment which is usually associated with a contractual agreement.
Claim Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
Claim
A demand of payment for loss due to negligence
A demand of payment for loss due to negligence
Claim Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
claim
adsumo (assumo), assero, vindico (vindicatum)
adsumo (assumo), assero, vindico (vindicatum)
avenge/ claim
vindico
Claim Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| american horse racing dictionary |
CLAIM
To buy a horse out of a claiming race
To buy a horse out of a claiming race
| TUPAC SHAKUR Rap Dictionary V.2.0 |
claim
1) (v) To say one allies oneself with a gang or set. 2) (v) To claim membership in a gang. 3) (v) To say something that is not necessarily true.
1) (v) To say one allies oneself with a gang or set. 2) (v) To claim membership in a gang. 3) (v) To say something that is not necessarily true.
| English - Klingon |
claim
v. DoQ - claim territory
v. DoQ - claim territory
| Rap-music terminology and bios of artists |
claim
1) (v) To say one allies oneself with a gang or set.
2) (v) To claim membership in a gang.
3) (v) To say something that is not necessarily true.
1) (v) To say one allies oneself with a gang or set.
2) (v) To claim membership in a gang.
3) (v) To say something that is not necessarily true.
Claim Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Claim
Claim may refer to:
- Claim (legal)
- Claim (patent) yahoo
- Land claim
- A right
- A logical assertion of truth
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