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ENTITLEMENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ENTITLEMENT?

Need another word that means the same as “entitlement”? Find 12 synonyms for “entitlement” in this overview.

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Entitlement as a Noun
Definitions of "Entitlement" as a noun
Synonyms of "Entitlement" as a noun (12 Words)
Usage Examples of "Entitlement" as a noun

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.*