claimant
nounUK /ˈkleɪmənt/
US /ˈkleɪmənt/
A claimant is a person who says something belongs to them.
The claimant showed the judge a photo of the lost dog.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who asks for money or benefits from a government or insurance company.
The claimant filed a form to get help after the storm.
3. A person who makes a legal demand in a court case.
The claimant in the case asked for the return of the money.
4. A person who says they have a right to something, like land or a title.
The claimant said the old house belonged to her family.