Common Mistakes : Claim

noun

.’BAD: At the end of World War II there was a claim for a ‘United Europe
.’GOOD: At the end of World War II there was a demand/clamour for a ‘United Europe

verb

.BAD: The public are claiming stricter laws
.GOOD: The public are demanding stricter laws

claim = ask to be given something that belongs to you or that you think you are entitled to
.People on a low income are able to claim legal aid

: demand = ask strongly for something
The laboratory was surrounded by demonstrators demanding an end to animal experiments

: Note also clamour for = repeatedly ask for something in a noisy or angry way
In response to the increase in domestic violence, people are clamouring for stricter laws that will help to protect wives and children