1. the right to have or receive something
2. a government program that provides benefits to people who meet certain requirements
Usage: political/legal context
3. the belief that one deserves special treatment or privileges
Usage: often negative connotation

Examples

• Citizens have an entitlement to free public education.
• Social Security is a major government entitlement program.
• Medicare provides healthcare entitlements for seniors.
• His sense of entitlement made him difficult to work with.
• She felt entitled to a promotion after five years of service.
• The contract guarantees workers’ entitlement to paid vacation days.
• Some critics argue that entitlement spending is too high.
• Her wealthy background gave her an air of entitlement.