What is another word for claimants?

Pronunciation: [klˈe͡ɪmənts] (IPA)

Claimants are individuals or groups who seek to assert their rights to something. Synonyms for claimants include petitioners, litigants, plaintiffs, applicants, contenders, and challengers. Petitioners are individuals or groups who formally request a specific action or decision from an authority. Litigants are individuals or groups who are involved in a legal case or lawsuit. Plaintiffs are individuals who bring a legal case against another party. Applicants are individuals who apply for something, such as a job or a license. Contenders are individuals or groups who are competing for a specific position or title. Lastly, challengers are individuals or groups who engage in a contest or dispute with others to prove their superiority.

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Usage examples for Claimants

In so far as they were able to judge from all the data presented in the final books of both claimants the following experts have given it as their opinion that Dr. Cook reached the Pole, and that officer Peary's similar report coming later is supplementary proof of the first victory: General A. W. Greely, U.S.A., commander of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition, who spent four years in the region under discussion.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
After reading the published accounts, daily and critically, of both claimants, I was forced to the conclusion from their striking similarity that each of you was the eye witness of the other's success.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Much of both has been bought from confiscated properties, and it is not improbable that claimants may arise who will cause you trouble.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr

Famous quotes with Claimants

  • 237, 423, N. D. Mayor and common of Sonoma, claimants for Pueblo of Sonoma, 4 square leagues, granted June 24th, 1835, by M. G. Vallejo to Pueblo of Sonoma; claim May 21st, 1852 and confirmed by the commission January 22d. 1856.
    Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo

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