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entitlement

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement means: An official or accepted right to receive something or do something.

noun

RIGHT TO SOMETHINGC1

An official or accepted right to receive something or do something.

  • Check your entitlement to benefits.
  • New workers have the same holiday entitlement.
  • She lost her entitlement to free travel last year.

How to use it: entitlement to something (Your entitlement to paid leave depends on your contract.)

Similar words: right, eligibility

Common phrases: entitlement to something, holiday entitlement, legal entitlement

Questions about entitlement

What does entitlement mean?

An official or accepted right to receive something or do something.

What is entitlement in other languages?

Türkçe: hak · Español: derecho · Français: droit · Deutsch: Anspruch · Italiano: diritto · 日本語: 権利

How do you pronounce entitlement?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/.

How do you use entitlement in a sentence?

Check your entitlement to benefits. New workers have the same holiday entitlement.

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