Question

What is a claim?

Answer 1

A claim is to state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Answer 2

claim
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verb
verb: claim; 3rd person present: claims; past tense: claimed; past participle: claimed; gerund or present participle: claiming
1.
state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
"he claimed that he came from a wealthy, educated family"
synonyms: assert, declare, profess, maintain, state, hold, affirm, avow; More
assert that one has gained or achieved (something).
"his supporters claimed victory in the presidential elections"
formally request or demand; say that one owns or has earned (something).
"if no one claims the items, they will become government property"
synonyms: lay claim to, assert ownership of, formally request
"no one claimed the items"
make a demand for (money) under the terms of an insurance policy.
"she could have claimed the cost through her insurance"
synonyms: request, ask for, apply for; More
call for (someone's notice and thought).
"a most unwelcome event claimed his attention"
cause the loss of (someone's life).
synonyms: take, result in the loss of, cause the loss of
"the fire claimed four lives"

Answer 3

Lol @Mahoganie.Carson , they way you explained it xD