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Meaning of word lay claim from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

lay claim   verb

Meaning : Demand as being one's due or property. Assert one's right or title to.

Example : He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter.
Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident.

Synonyms : arrogate, claim

Lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime.

You've forfeited your right to name your successor.
Forfeited property.
forego, forfeit, forgo, give up, throw overboard, waive