Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lay claim to
phrase
/leɪ kleɪm tuː/
Definition
To assert a right or entitlement to something.
Examples
- She decided to lay claim to her inheritance after the will was read.
- He laid claim to the title of world champion after winning the competition.
- Many artists lay claim to the influence of their predecessors in their work.
Meaning
To claim ownership or a right to something, often formally or publicly.
Synonyms
- Assert ownership
- Claim
- Proclaim
