Associations to the word «Claimant»

Wiktionary

CLAIMANT, noun. One who claims; one who makes a claim.
CLAIMANT, noun. (UK) A person receiving money from the government, in a form of unemployment benefits, disability benefits or similar.
CLAIMANT, noun. (legal) The party who initiates a lawsuit before a court.

Dictionary definition

CLAIMANT, noun. Someone who claims a benefit or right or title; "claimants of unemployment compensation"; "he was a claimant to the throne".

Wise words

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