entitlement
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/ɪnˈtaɪtlmənt/
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/ɪnˈtaɪtlmənt/
A legal right to something, like a benefit or a privilege.
You have an entitlement to free healthcare under this policy.
What you are officially allowed to get, like money or services.
Knowing your legal entitlements can help you get what you deserve.
A government program that gives financial help to certain people.
Entitlement programs like Medicaid provide essential support to those in need.
A feeling of deserving good things without working for them.
Some people develop a sense of entitlement from a young age.