CEFR B2

claimant

noun

Meaning

A person who makes a claim, especially in a lawsuit or for a legal right or benefit.

Examples

The claimant sought compensation for damages incurred during the accident.
The insurance company reviewed the documents submitted by the claimant.

Synonyms: applicant, petitioner, litigant, plaintiff

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claimant (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkleɪmənt/

Definition

A person who makes a claim, especially in a lawsuit or for a legal right or benefit.

Examples

The claimant sought compensation for damages incurred during the accident.
The insurance company reviewed the documents submitted by the claimant.
As the claimant, she had to present her evidence clearly to the judge.

How to Use claimant

claimant for (prepositional phrase): A person making a claim for a specific item or benefit. — "She was a claimant for unemployment benefits after losing her job."
claimant against (prepositional phrase): A person making a claim in opposition to another party. — "The company was the claimant against the former employee for breach of contract."

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