claimant
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈkɫeɪmənt// UK //klˈeɪmənt// claimant
n. a person who asks for something they believe they have a right to, such as money from the government or an insurance company.
n. a person making a formal request for something, typically money or property, to which they assert a legal or official right.
The claimant submitted all the necessary paperwork for the insurance money.
After the accident, the claimant had to prove that the damage was not caused by their own negligence.
The tribunal heard evidence from each claimant before deciding how to distribute the remaining assets of the bankrupt firm to its former employees.
Usage
Commonly used in legal, insurance, and social security contexts.