A lien is a formal legal claim against a property, and is the first step in a process that can lead to foreclosure.

He filed a formal claim for the seat, but his appeal was denied.

The family's Berlin lawyer then filed a formal claim.

And airlines do not tend to volunteer this compensation; you will almost certainly have to make a formal claim.

Ms. Griffin said the Italian government had as yet made no formal claims against the museum.

The liability for the invasion or giving up its formal claim to Kuwait.

While a notional pretender to the crown of Lithuania, he has not made a formal public claim.

In contrast, Gray had not made any formal claims on behalf of the United States.

You're not in Europe, Anjin-san, he has no formal claim on her.

You and the person receiving the gift must make a formal claim.