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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.
2. ''Benefits - other rights.''
More generally, a party who claims a benefit, right or title.


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Court]]
* [[Court]]
* [[Defendant]]
* [[Defendant]]
* [[Party]]


[[Category:Regulation_and_Law]]
[[Category:Compliance_and_audit]]

Latest revision as of 04:29, 2 July 2021

1. Law.

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.


2. Benefits - other rights.

More generally, a party who claims a benefit, right or title.


See also