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   En·ti·tle·ment

   /inˈtīdlmənt/

   

   noun

   • 1. the fact of having a right to something: "full entitlement to fees and maintenance should be offered" Similar rightprerogativeclaimtitlelicensepermissiondispensationprivilegeliberty
   • ▪ the amount to which a person has a right: "annual leave entitlement" Similar allowanceallocationallotmentquotarationgrantlimit
   • ▪ the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment: "no wonder your kids have a sense of entitlement"
   • ▪ a government program that provides benefits to any individual meeting certain eligibility requirements: "Social Security, Medicare, and other entitlements are going broke"

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