Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

revendication

noun
/ˌrɛvɛnˈdɪkeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of claiming or asserting something, often related to rights or demands.
Examples
  • The revendication of property rights led to a lengthy legal battle.
  • Activists held a march to support the revendication of indigenous land.
Meaning
Revocation of a previous declaration, particularly when asserting entitlement to ownership or rights.
Synonyms
  • Claim
  • Assertion
  • Demand
  • Reclamation
  • Entitlement