claim

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

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