an assertion of a right (as to money or property); his claim asked for damages'

an assertion that something is true or factual; his claim that he was innocent; evidence contradicted the government's claims'

demand for something as rightful or due; they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day'

an informal right to something; his claim on her attentions; his title to fame

[ Syn: title ]

an established or recognized right; a strong legal claim to the property; he had no documents confirming his title to his fathers estate; he staked his claim

[ Syn: title ]

a demand especially in the phrase the call of duty

[ Syn: call ]

assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing; He claimed that he killed the burglar'

demand as being ones due or property; assert ones right or title to; He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter; Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident

[ Syn: lay claim , arrogate ]

ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example; They claimed on the maximum allowable amount'

lay claim to; as of an idea; She took credit for the whole idea

[ Syn: take ]

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

[ Syn: take , exact ]