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''Law''. | 1. ''Law''. | ||
A claimant is the party who initiates a legal action before a court to seek a legal remedy, for example damages. | A claimant is the party who initiates a legal action before a court to seek a legal remedy, for example damages. | ||
Also known as a plaintiff or a complainant. | Also known as a plaintiff or a complainant. | ||
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More generally, a party who claims a benefit, right or title. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Defendant]] | * [[Defendant]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Compliance_and_audit]] | ||
