Entitlement

/ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The fact of having a right to something.

Her entitlement to the property was established by the will.

The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.

His sense of entitlement made him difficult to work with.

A government program that guarantees certain benefits to a particular group.

Social Security is a major entitlement program in the United States.

Derived from the word 'entitle' meaning to give a right to.

sense of entitlement

A belief that one deserves certain privileges or treatment.

entitlement mentality

The belief that one is deserving of benefits or care without having to work for them.

healthcare entitlement

Government-provided healthcare services that one is eligible to receive.

entitle

To give someone the right to do or have something.

right

A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something.

Entitled

That kid is so entitled; he always expects special treatment.

Give me that

She acts like she owns the place, so I just call her 'give me that' instead of her name.