Answer:

claimant

Answer	Crossword Clue
CLAIMANT	Petitioner
CLAIMANT	One seeking repayment
CLAIMANT	Benefits seeker

CLAIMANT	Seeker of redress.
CLAIMANT	Mine owner, e.g.

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.