claim

US /klem/

UK /kleɪm/

A2

noun

  • Demand for something that is believed to be due
  • Something said to be true when others don't agree

verb

  • To demand something that is believed to be due
  • To cause someone's life to come to an end
  • To say something is true when others may not agree

Examples

His children have a claim on his estate.

Can't you claim on your insurance?