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Examples of entitle in a Sentence
He entitled his book “My Life on Mars.”
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
Recent Examples of entitle from the Web
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The judge ruled that she was entitled to damages for pain and emotional distress.
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Reed’s spokesman noted that the former mayor did not take a per diem on any of his city business trips, even though he was entitled to do so.
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Stan, feeling emboldened by Jen's flirtations, feels entitled not only to her attention but to her body, and rapes her while Richard is gone.
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In a separate instance, Rourke sought payment for 16 hours of sick leave that he also was not entitled to while on leave, officials said.
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The 1648 treaty known as the Peace of Westphalia led to today’s notion of the nation-state, or a political entity that is independent, sovereign, and entitled to borders.
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Copyright's first sale doctrine provides that someone who lawfully acquires a copyrighted work is entitled to sell or dispose of their copy.
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So lately, my 13 year old son had been acting a little...entitled.
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And family health surveys reveal that 52% of women believe that husbands are entitled to beat their wives.
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Origin and Etymology of entitle
Middle English, from Anglo-French entitler, from Late Latin intitulare, from Latin in- + titulus title
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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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empower, enable, enfranchise, license (also licence);
approve, endorse (also indorse);
ENTITLE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of entitle for English Language Learners
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: to give a title to (something, such as a book)
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: to give a right to (someone)
ENTITLE Defined for Kids
Definition of entitle for Students
entitled;
entitling
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: to give a title to
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: to give a right or claim to
- Buying a ticket entitles you to a seat.
Law Dictionary
entitle
transitive verb
en·ti·tle
legal Definition of entitle
entitled;
entitling
: to give an enforceable right to claim something
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