claim
Pronunciation:
/kleɪm/noun
Definitions
A demand of ownership made for something.
Example: a claim of ownership
The thing claimed.
The right or ground of demanding.
Example: You don't have any claim on my time, since I'm no longer your employee.
A new statement of something one believes to be the truth, usually when the statement has yet to be verified or without valid evidence provided.
Example: The company's share price dropped amid claims of accounting fraud.
verb
Definitions
To demand ownership of.
To state a new fact, typically without providing evidence to prove it is true.
To demand ownership or right to use for land.
To demand compensation or damages through the courts.