anspråket

Anspråket is the definite singular form of the Swedish noun anspråk, meaning a claim, demand, or entitlement asserted by an individual or organization. It denotes a formal or recognized right to something, such as property, money, services, or other benefits, or the assertion of priority in a dispute. In legal contexts the term is used to describe a creditor’s or claimant’s asserted right; in everyday language it can refer more generally to any asserted entitlement.

Etymology and related terms: Anspråk belongs to the Germanic linguistic family. It is cognate with Dutch aanspraak and German Anspruch, reflecting shared roots in medieval legal vocabulary. Across Scandinavian languages, similar forms exist, with variations of grammar and pronunciation.

Usage and examples: In property or contract law, one might file an anspråk to establish a right to payment or to assert a claim against an estate. In ordinary use a person can speak of having an anspråk on a resource or of another party’s anspråk that must be resolved in negotiation or court.

Grammatical note: Anspråket is the definite singular form; the indefinite singular is anspråk. Definite plural forms are used for multiple claims in discussion, but usage depends on the sentence.

See also: Anspråk; Anspruch; aanspraak.