entitle

verb C1

Meaning

To entitle is to confer a right, privilege, or claim to an individual or entity, often in a formal or legal context, thereby granting them the authority or eligibility to engage in a specific action or receive a particular benefit.
💡 While "entitle" is often used in legal contexts, it can also be misused in informal settings where the term "entitle" may imply an unjustified claim to a privilege or benefit.

Example Sentences

The contract will entitle employees to additional vacation days annually .
The contract will entitle you to receive monthly payments .
The new policy will entitle employees to additional paid leave .

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