to demand by or as by virtue of a right; demand as a right or as due

to claim an estate by inheritance.

to assert and demand the recognition of (a right, title, possession, etc.); assert one's right to

to claim payment for services.

to assert or maintain as a fact

She claimed that he was telling the truth.

to require as due or fitting

to claim respect.

to make or file a claim

to claim for additional compensation.

a demand for something as due; an assertion of a right or an alleged right

He made unreasonable claims on the doctor's time.

an assertion of something as a fact

He made no claims to originality.

a right to claim or demand; a just title to something

His claim to the heavyweight title is disputed.

something that is claimed, esp. a piece of public land for which formal request is made for mining or other purposes.

a request or demand for payment in accordance with an insurance policy, a workers' compensation law, etc.

We filed a claim for compensation from the company.

lay claim to

to declare oneself entitled to

I have never laid claim to being an expert in tax laws.