Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
legal-entitlement
Noun
/ˈliːɡəl ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/
Definition
A legal entitlement refers to a right or privilege granted to a person or group by law or through a legal agreement.
Examples
- Citizens have a legal entitlement to vote in elections.
- Under the healthcare law, individuals have a legal entitlement to essential medical services.
- The contract outlined his legal entitlements concerning compensation.
Meaning
It means that a person has a claim to something, which is recognized and protected by the law.
Synonyms
- Right
- Claim
- Privilege
- Benefit
