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claimant

A claimant is the person making a claim, typically in connection with a lawsuit.

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claimant

A claimant is the person making a claim, typically in connection with a lawsuit.

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Use of the word "claimant" usually denotes that the person has not yet filed a lawsuit. Upon filing a lawsuit, a claimant becomes a plaintiff, but the terms are often used interchangeably.

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