Akademik

claim
1. noun /kleɪm/
a) A demand of ownership made for something (eg. claim ownership, claim victory).
b) A new statement of truth made about something, usually when the statement has yet to be verified.
2. verb /kleɪm/
a) To demand ownership of.
b) To state a new fact.
See Also: claimable, claimant, claimer, disclaim, disclaimer

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