claim
- Noun. A demand of ownership made for something (eg. claim ownership, claim victory).
- Noun. A new statement of truth made about something, usually when the statement has yet to be verified.
- Noun. A demand of ownership for previously unowned land (eg. in the gold rush, oil rush).
- Noun. (legal) A legal demand for compensation or damages.
- Verb. To demand ownership of.
- Verb. To state a new fact.
- Verb. To demand ownership or right to use for land.
- Verb. (legal) To demand compensation or damages through the courts.
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