Meaning & use
claimants
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People who assert a right to something, such as money, property, or a title, especially through a formal or legal process.
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Dozens of claimants filed for compensation after the factory explosion.
The insurance company reviews each claimant's documentation before issuing a payout.
A note on using this word
Common in legal and insurance contexts, where a claimant is distinguished from a defendant as the party bringing forward a demand.
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