claim
Definitions
To state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
A formal request for something considered one's due, such as money, property, or a right.
To formally demand or assert ownership of something.
Examples
The insurance company denied his claim for the damaged roof.
Many scientists claim that climate change is accelerating at an alarming rate.
She staked a claim to the empty seat before anyone else could sit down.