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claimant

[klay-muhnt] / ˈkleɪ mənt /
NOUN
petitioner
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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"The evidence before me clearly shows that the claimant, smitten by the defendant, had showered her with expensive gifts during their relationship," the judge said.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

“We usually think of retail investors as the residual claimant of whatever shares are left,” said Jeremy Michels, associate professor at Purdue University’s Daniels School of Business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

Natalie Barstow, the lead claimant who runs a farm and campsite near Builth Wells, Powys, said she felt "hugely relieved" and "incredibly grateful" at the outcome.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

If the agency doesn’t respond or denies a claim, the claimant can then file suit.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026

Crispin, if it’s any comfort, you’re probably not the only possible claimant.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

Some 40% of new PIP claimants are working, a number that drops to 25% after two years, according to the government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

The senior-most claimants on the French state instead are its pensioners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Under the scheme, claimants must have their application reviewed by an independent doctor, to check whether they have met the threshold of "severe disablement".

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

The claimants joined supporters in a rally outside Glasgow Tribunals Centre ahead of the first day of the hearing, which is expected to run until 16 October.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

The lot where Fischer was buried belongs to the family of Gardar Sverisson, a close friend of Miyoko Watai, one of the claimants to the estate of Bobby.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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