Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reject-a-claim

verb phrase
/rɪˈdʒɛkt ə kleɪm/
Definition
To dismiss a statement or demand made by someone that asserts a right or makes a request.
Examples
  • The insurance company decided to reject the claim due to insufficient evidence.
  • After reviewing the facts, the board chose to reject the claim for additional funding.
  • The court will reject a claim if it is not filed within the specified time frame.
Meaning
This term is often used in legal or formal contexts where a party declines to accept the validity of a claim made by another party.
Synonyms
  • dismiss a claim
  • decline a claim
  • deny a claim