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Meaning of 'Stake a claim'

What does the saying 'Stake a claim' mean?

Idiom: Stake a claim

Meaning:

If you stake a claim to something, you announce that it belongs to you.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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