Claimant
/ˈkleɪm(ə)nt/
Definitions
A person who states a right to something; one who makes a claim.
/ˈkleɪm(ə)nt/
A person making a claim.
The claimant presented evidence to support their case.
💡 Simply: Imagine a kid saying, 'That's mine!' The kid is a claimant – someone who says something belongs to them.
👶 For kids: Someone who says something is theirs.
More Examples
Multiple claimants are vying for ownership of the property.
How It's Used
"The claimant sued the company for damages."
"The insurance claimant provided all necessary documentation."
From Middle English *claiment, from Anglo-French *claiment, present participle of clamer "to claim", from Old North French clamer, from Vulgar Latin *clamare, from Latin clamare "to shout, cry out".
The word's legal usage has become increasingly prominent in modern times.
Memory tip
Think of someone 'claiming' something as their own.