claimant

1 of 1noun

/ˈkleɪmənt/

Forms:claimants

someone who asserts a right to something, typically in a legal context

The insurance company processed the claim submitted by the claimant for damages to their property.
In the courtroom, the claimant presented evidence to support their case for wrongful termination.
The claimant filed a lawsuit against the company for injuries sustained in a workplace accident.
As the rightful heir, she was the claimant to the family estate following her father's passing.
The claimant sought restitution from the government for losses incurred during a natural disaster.