Local English word record

lay claim

verb · 1 sense

demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to

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Examples

  • He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter
  • Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident

Word relationships

Synonyms

claim, arrogate

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