Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
entitlement
noun
/ɪnˈtaɪt(ə)lmənt/
Definition
The fact of having a right to something.
Examples
- The workers believed they had a strong entitlement to better wages.
- His sense of entitlement made it difficult for him to accept rejection.
- The program provides entitlements to those in need of financial assistance.
Meaning
Entitlement refers to the state or condition of having a legitimate claim or right to receive something, often benefits or privileges.
Synonyms
- right
- claim
- privilege
- authorization
- permission
