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entitlement

 noun
     
Related topics: Welfare
en‧ti‧tle‧ment [uncountable and countable]
PEW the official right to have or do something, or the amount that you have a right to receive
entitlement to
Do you need advice on your entitlement to state benefits?
benefit/holiday/pension etc entitlement
The paid holiday entitlement is 25 days.
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