legally-claimed
|le-gal-ly-claimed|
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/ˈliːɡəli kleɪmd/
(claim)
assertion or demand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'claim' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'clamare,' where 'clam-' meant 'to call out or shout.'
Historical Evolution
'clamare' transformed into the Old French word 'clamer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'claim' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to call out or shout,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to assert a right or demand.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
recognized or asserted as a right or entitlement under the law.
The property was legally-claimed by the heirs.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 23:14