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Synonyms for entitlements


Grammar : Noun
Spell : en-tahy-tl-muh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈtaɪ tl mənt

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Définition of entitlements

Origin :
  • 1823, perhaps in some senses from French entitlement, which long had been used in legal language; in part a native formation from entitle + -ment. Entitlement culture attested by 1994 (culture of entitlement is from 1989).
  • As in license : noun authority, permission
  • As in privilege : noun right, due
  • As in title : noun possession, laurel
  • As in guerdon : noun due
  • As in dibs : noun claim
  • As in due : noun expected reward
Example sentences :
  • Ef 'Nervy Ann hear talk 'bout my name an' entitlements bein' in de paper, she'll quit me sho.
  • Extract from : « Scribner's Magazine, Volume 26, July 1899 » by Various
  • We must also confront the larger challenge of mandatory spending, or entitlements.
  • Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various
  • Well, from now on that's whut it better be and don't you fail to call me by them entitlements either.
  • Extract from : « Back Home » by Irvin S. Cobb
  • And, finally, to keep this economy strong we must take on the challenge of entitlements.
  • Extract from : « State of the Union Addresses of George W. Bush » by George W. Bush
  • Now, could you make out the monstrosity's entitlements a little clearer, if you please, Thomas?'
  • Extract from : « Heart of the West » by O. Henry

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