lay claim English

Meaning lay claim meaning

What does lay claim mean?

lay claim

— verb (= claim) demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident

Synonyms lay claim synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as lay claim?

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pretend

claim

arrogate

preempt