'lay claim' definitions:
Definition of 'lay claim'
verb
Demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to; "He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter"; "Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident" [syn:
claim, lay claim,
arrogate] [ant:
forego,
forfeit,
forgo,
give up,
throw overboard,
waive]
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