Claimant
noun
A person who makes a claim or demands something.
He is the claimant of the property, declaring it was gifted to him by his grandfather.
Often appears as...
- claimant to the throne
- claimant in a lawsuit
noun
A person who applies for something such as a job or allowance.
The claimant for jobseeker's allowance must be actively seeking work.
Often appears as...
- jobseeker's allowance claimant
- unemployment benefit claimant
noun
A person who makes a claim or demands something.
He is the claimant of the property, declaring it was gifted to him by his grandfather.
Often appears as...
- claimant to the throne
- claimant in a lawsuit
noun
A person who applies for something such as a job or allowance.
The claimant for jobseeker's allowance must be actively seeking work.
Often appears as...
- jobseeker's allowance claimant
- unemployment benefit claimant
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Disputes
Often used in legal contexts where someone asserts a right or ownership.
The claimant sought damages for the breach of contract.
Pro Tip 2/3Assertive Connotation
Implies the person is affirmative about their claim, often confident or aggressive.
The claimant to the estate refused to compromise on his demands.
Pro Tip 3/3Ownership Claims
Specific to asserting a legal or moral right to property or inheritance.
The claimant of the artwork was required to produce proof of ownership.
Compare with
applicantaspirantcontenderhopefulpetitionplaintiffpretendsuitor
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Video examples
Man Fights Nazi Plunder...
but even that he had to split with another claimant for some crazy reason which I never understood we had to give part of the money to the guy who stole the painting why I don't understand it today the paintings value is estimated
Video examples
Man Fights Nazi Plunder...
but even that he had to split with another claimant for some crazy reason which I never understood we had to give part of the money to the guy who stole the painting why I don't understand it today the paintings value is estimated
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Lee Hsien Loong
Singaporean Politician
The U.S. is not a claimant state in the South China Sea or in the China-Japan dispute over the Senkaku Islands. But, of course, the 7th Fleet has been a presence in the region since the Second World War, and it is the most powerful fleet in the region.
Quote examples
Lee Hsien Loong
Singaporean Politician
The U.S. is not a claimant state in the South China Sea or in the China-Japan dispute over the Senkaku Islands. But, of course, the 7th Fleet has been a presence in the region since the Second World War, and it is the most powerful fleet in the region.
Example 1 of 1
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