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claimant

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


Example Sentences

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“Where a claimant provides information to a media outlet, and commission staff learn of the allegations from the media outlet, a claimant has not provided the commission with information,” the agency wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Once a claim is filed at the High Court, a claimant has several weeks before they need to officially serve it on any defendants.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Again, the amount a spouse receives depends on when the claimant files for benefits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

These benefits can be as much as 100% of what the person of record received at the time of death, though the exact amount depends on when the claimant files the application.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

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

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi




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