To say that something belongs to oneself.

plural of claim to fame

plural of baggage claim

(usually with to) To take an action that asserts a property right in something.

A person who investigates insurance claims in order to determine the liability of the insurance company

A house hastily built on a piece of land in order to legalize a claim to the land.

plural of claims adjuster

(historical, Australia, Western US) To enter upon and take possession of land to which another has acquired a claim by prior entry and occupation.

(US, law) A patent claim where one or more limitations are specifically identified as a point of novelty, distinguishable over at least the contents of the preamble.

plural of Markush claim