lay claim to something

成語所屬單字claim

lay claim to something — 慣用語

1. to formally state that you have a right to own or possess something, especially

1.慣用語
釋義

聲稱擁有某物

to formally state that you have a right to own or possess something, especially when others may also want it

例句

Both families laid claim to the ancient painting found in the attic.

No one has laid claim to the abandoned bicycle outside the library.