definition of
claim

[1] #1 claim v. assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing; "He claimed that he killed the burglar". wn

[2] #2 claim n. an assertion of a right (as to money or property); "his claim asked for damages". wn

[3] #3 claim v. [lay claim, arrogate] demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to; "He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter"; "Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident". wn

[4] #4 claim n. an assertion that something is true or factual; "his claim that he was innocent"; "evidence contradicted the government's claims". wn

[5] #5 claim v. ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example; "They claimed on the maximum allowable amount". wn