WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

entitlement

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun entitlement has 1 sense
  1. entitlement - right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits); "entitlements make up the major part of the federal budget"
    --1 is a kind of
    title, claim
    Derived form: verb entitle1

Definitions from the Web

Entitlement

Definition

Entitlement refers to the belief or sense of being deserving of certain privileges, benefits, or rights.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1: General Perception

1. A feeling or belief that one has a right to certain privileges or benefits.

2. A sense of entitlement can result from a feeling of superiority or privilege.

Usage:

He always had an entitlement to success, never considering the effort it required.

Her sense of entitlement made it difficult for her to handle rejection.

Sense 2: Legal Perspective

1. A legal right or claim to something.

2. Entitlement can refer to the rights to receive certain benefits or welfare as prescribed under the law.

Usage:

The employee claimed his entitlement to compensation for the extra hours worked.

She was unaware of her entitlement to government support until she sought legal advice.

Related Products on Amazon:

Books about Sense of Entitlement

Entitlement Benefits

entirtiment entise entises entites entities entitiy entitle entitled entitlement entitlements entitles entitling entitlment entitque entity entity entity name

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus