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1.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
his claim asked for damages
2.
an assertion that something is true or factual
his claim that he was innocent
evidence contradicted the government's claims
3.
demand for something as rightful or due
they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day
4.
an informal right to something
his claim on her attentions
5.
an established or recognized right
a strong legal claim to the property
he staked his claim
6.
a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty"
'claim' - used as a verb
7.
assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
He claimed that he killed the burglar
8.
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
9.
ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example
They claimed on the maximum allowable amount
10.
lay claim to; as of an idea
11.
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
the accident claimed three lives
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1. Claim / Plural
claims
2. Claim / Past
claimed
3. Claim / Third Person
claims
4. Claim / Present Participle
claiming
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