word
Entitlement
Eh-NTY-tuh-lmuhnt
/ɛˈntaɪtʌlmʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
entitlement
Dictionary meaning
Right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits).
Examples
- Entitlements make up the major part of the federal budget.
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