claimant

[ˈkleɪ.mənt]

claimant Definition

a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal context.

Using claimant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "claimant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The claimant argued that he was not at fault for the accident.

• Example

  The claimant filed a lawsuit against the company for breach of contract.

• Example

  The insurance company denied the claimant's request for compensation.

claimant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for claimant

• applicant
• petitioner
• plaintiff

Phrases with claimant

• benefit claimant

  a person who applies for and receives government benefits

  Example

  The number of benefit claimants has increased due to the pandemic.

• land claimant

  a person or group who claims ownership of a piece of land

  Example

  The dispute between the two land claimants led to a lengthy court battle.

• patent claimant

  a person or company who claims ownership of a patent

  Example

  The patent claimant sued several companies for infringing on their patent.

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Summary: claimant in Brief

A 'claimant' [ˈkleɪ.mənt] is a person who makes a claim, usually in a legal context. It can refer to someone who files a lawsuit or requests compensation from an insurance company. Other examples include 'benefit claimant,' 'land claimant,' and 'patent claimant.'