Need another word that means the same as “entitlement”? Find 12 synonyms for “entitlement” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Entitlement” are: right, prerogative, claim, title, licence, allowance, allocation, allotment, quota, ration, grant, limit
Entitlement as a Noun
Definitions of "Entitlement" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “entitlement” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
- The amount to which a person has a right.
- A government scheme that provides benefits to any individual meeting certain eligibility requirements.
- Right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits.
- The fact of having a right to something.
Synonyms of "Entitlement" as a noun (12 Words)
| allocation | (computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions. More efficient allocation of resources. |
| allotment | A share set aside for a specific purpose. The allotment of equity securities. |
| allowance | A deduction in the weight that a horse is required to carry in a race. My weekly allowance of two eggs. |
| claim | A demand or request for something considered one’s due. His claim asked for damages. |
| grant | A right or privilege that has been granted. We had to recommend the grant or refusal of broadcasting licences. |
| licence | A legal document giving official permission to do something. A subsidiary company manufactured cranes under licence from a Norwegian firm. |
| limit | Final or latest limiting point. The 10 minute limit on speeches. |
| prerogative | A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class. Suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males. |
| quota | (in the Anglican Church) the proportion of the funds of a parish contributed to the finances of the diocese. The country may be exceeding its OPEC quota of 1 100 000 barrels of oil per day. |
| ration | A fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime. Their emergency rations ran out. |
| right | A road or entrance on the right. You re quite within your rights to ask for your money back. |
| title | (usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action. He held the title for two years. |
Usage Examples of "Entitlement" as a noun
- Her annual leave entitlement.
- Social Security, Medicare, and other entitlements are going broke.
- Full entitlement to fees and maintenance should be offered.
- No wonder your kids have a sense of entitlement.
- This entitlement mentality is completely out of control.
- Entitlements make up the major part of the federal budget.
