claimant
UK: ˈkleɪmənt | US: ˈkleɪmənt
n. a person who makes a claim, especially in a lawsuit or for a state benefit
n. a person who asserts a right or title to something
The word "claimant" originates from the Old French clamant (present participle of clamer, meaning "to call or claim"), which derives from Latin clamare ("to shout or proclaim"). The suffix -ant (from Latin -antem) denotes an agent noun, indicating "one who performs the action." Thus, "claimant" literally means "one who makes a claim," reflecting its legal and formal usage.
The claimant filed a lawsuit against the company for unpaid wages.
As the rightful heir, she was the primary claimant to the estate.
The insurance claimant provided documents to support their case.
The court dismissed the claimant's appeal due to insufficient evidence.
A claimant must prove their eligibility to receive government benefits.