Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deny-a-claim
Phrase
dih-nahy uh kleym
Definition
To officially reject an assertion or demand for something, often in a legal or financial context.
Examples
- The insurance company decided to deny the claim due to insufficient evidence.
- After reviewing the case, the committee chose to deny the claim made by the applicant.
- He was frustrated when the bank denied his loan claim despite his good credit history.
Meaning
When someone denies a claim, they are stating that the claim or assertion made by another party is not true or valid.
Synonyms
- reject
- refuse
- disallow
- invalidate
- oppose
