lay aclaim

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Lay a Claim

Definition:

verb phrase

1. To assert one's right or ownership over something; to make a formal or official declaration of ownership or control.

2. To state that something rightfully belongs to oneself or one's group.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

After years of research, the archaeologist was able to lay a claim to the ancient artifact.
The company quickly laid a claim to the new technology by filing a patent.
She decided to lay a claim to the empty parking spot by placing her jacket on it.

Sense 2:

Native communities have long laid a claim to the ancestral lands that were taken from them.
The artist laid a claim to her unique style of painting, stating that it was a representation of her personal experiences.
The politician laid a claim to the victory, attributing it to the hard work of her campaign team.

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