Claimant
(noun)
A person or organization making a claim or demand, especially for payment of a debt.
Origin:
Late 16th century from latin claimantem, present participle of clamare "to call, cry out".
Examples:
- The claimant demanded payment for the damage caused by the car accident.
- The insurance company will investigate the claimant's claim before making a decision.
- The claimant filed a lawsuit against the company for breach of contract.
- The claimant presented evidence to support their claim for compensation.
- The claimant argued that they were entitled to the money owed to them by law.