They are claimants to the dead man's estate.
Claimants will need to fill out the appropriate paperwork.
a dispute between two claimants to the throne
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
claim|ant — «KLAY muhnt», noun. a person who makes a claim: »A wise man will…know that it is a part of prudence to face every claimant, and pay every just demand on your time, your talents, or your heart (Emerson) … Useful english dictionary
coun|ter|claim|ant — «KOWN tuhr KLAY muhnt», noun. a person who makes a counterclaim … Useful english dictionary
re|claim|ant — «rih KLAY muhnt», noun. a person who reclaims … Useful english dictionary
Ant — Ant·a·buse; ant·ambulacral; ant·apex; ant·arc·ta·lian; ant·arctic; ant·arc·ti·ca; ant·arc·to·gae·an; ant; ant·bird; ant·echi·no·mys; ant·echi·nus; ant·ep·ir·rhe·ma; ant·er·gic; ant·he·li·on; ant·hill; ant·ing; ant·ler; ant·lered; ant·ler·ite;… … English syllables
claim — claim; claim·ant; claim·er; claim·less; de·claim; dis·claim·ant; dis·claim·er; ex·claim·er; non·claim; pro·claim·er; re·claim·able; re·claim·ant; re·claim·er; sub·claim; ac·claim; coun·ter·claim; dis·claim; ex·claim; pro·claim; re·claim;… … English syllables
claim — [n] property, right demanded or reserved affirmation, allegation, application, assertion, birthright, call, case, counterclaim, declaration, demand, dibs, due, entreaty, interest, lien, part, petition, plea, postulation, prerogative, pretense,… … New thesaurus
claim — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. ask, demand, requisition, require; lay claim to; informal, contend, allege, assert. n. demand, requisition, requirement, prerogative; lien, hold; plea, counterclaim; title. See affirmation, command … English dictionary for students
Ant colony — A plaster cast of an ant nest. Ant hill and ant tracks, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park … Wikipedia
The Ant Commandos — Infobox Company company name = The Ant Commandos company type = Inc company foundation = 2005 location city = Ontario, California location country = USA industry = Interactive entertainment products = Rockband and Guitar Hero guitars homepage =… … Wikipedia
lay claim — verb demand as being one s due or property; assert one s right or title to (Freq. 1) He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident • Syn: ↑claim, ↑arrogate • Ant: ↑forfei … Useful english dictionary
