Dictionary
en•ti•tle•ment
Pronunciation: (en-tī'tl-munt), [key]—
n.
1. the act of entitling.
2. the state of being entitled.
3. the right to guaranteed benefits under a government program, as Social Security or unemployment compensation.
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