en·ti·tle·ment

en·ti·tle·ment
/ınˈtaıtl̩mənt/ noun, pl -ments
1 [noncount]
1 a : the condition of having a right to have, do, or get something

my entitlement to a refund

1 b : the feeling or belief that you deserve to be given something (such as special privileges)

celebrities who have an arrogant sense of entitlement

2 [count] US : a type of financial help provided by the government for members of a particular group

entitlements such as medical aid for the elderly and poor


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