Entitlement (Noun)
Meaning
Right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits); "entitlements make up the major part of the federal budget".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The government has a responsibility to provide entitlements to its citizens, including healthcare and education.
- The new policy aims to reduce entitlements to certain groups of people who are deemed not to be in need.
- Entitlements make up the major part of the federal budget, with the majority going towards social security and Medicare.
- The company's contract with its employees includes entitlements such as paid vacation time and sick leave.
- The politician's proposal to cut entitlements to low-income families was met with widespread criticism from advocacy groups.