entitlement

en·ti·tle·ment

noun \-ˈtī-t^əl-mənt\

: the condition of having a right to have, do, or get something

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

: a type of financial help provided by the government for members of a particular group

Full Definition of ENTITLEMENT

1

a :  the state or condition of being entitled :  right

b :  a right to benefits specified especially by law or contract

2

:  a government program providing benefits to members of a specified group; also :  funds supporting or distributed by such a program

3

:  belief that one is deserving of or entitled to certain privileges

Examples of ENTITLEMENT

1. my entitlement to a refund
2. celebrities who have an arrogant sense of entitlement
3. entitlements such as medical aid for the elderly and poor

First Known Use of ENTITLEMENT

1942

Related to ENTITLEMENT

Synonyms

allocation, allotment, annuity, appropriation, grant, subsidy, subvention

Related Words

aid, assistance, block grant, grant-in-aid, set-aside; foreign aid, relief, state aid; advance, allowance, benefit, bequest, endowment, fund, legacy, stipend, trust, trust fund