### Question
How does the law define claimant?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2000cc*, **claimant** is defined as:

> a person raising a claim or defense under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2000cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21C-PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS EXERCISE IN LAND USE AND BY INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS**

