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entitlement

UK
/ɪnˈtaɪ.tl.mənt/
US
/ɪnˈtaɪ.tl.mənt/

Translations

entitlementnoun
entitlements
pl
droitAu sens de droit à quelque chose ; emploi juridique ou administratif.
Her entitlement to the inheritance was never in question.
Son droit à l'héritage n'a jamais été remis en question.
Additional translations
prétentionAu sens de sentiment d'avoir droit à des privilèges ou à un traitement spécial.
prestationDans le domaine social et budgétaire, au sens de prestation ou avantage versé selon des conditions d'éligibilité.
Synonyms
allowance
claim
privilege
benefit
entitlement program
right
entitlementadjective
UK
/ɪnˈtaɪ.tl.mənt/
US
/ɪnˈtaɪ.tl.mənt/
Used attributively in phrases like "entitlement spending"

Definitions

entitlementnoun
The fact of having a right to something.
Her entitlement to the inheritance was never in question.
The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
His sense of entitlement made it difficult for him to accept criticism.
A government program that provides benefits to any individual meeting certain eligibility requirements.
Social Security is a major entitlement program in the United States.
entitlementadjective
Relating to or characteristic of entitlement programs or benefits, especially those provided by the government.
Entitlement spending has become the fastest-growing part of the federal budget.
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