to say that (something) is true when some people may say it is not true —often followed by to + verb
to say that you have (something)
to say that (something) belongs to you or that you deserve (something)
2claimnoun
a statement saying that something happened a certain way or will happen a certain way : a statement saying that something is true when some people may say it is not true
an official request for something (such as money) that is owed to you or that you believe is owed to you
