entitled

[ en-tahyt-ld ]

adjective

1. called by the title indicated:

   In my paper so entitled, I explore the idea that "Robust Democracy Is National Security."

2. having a right or legitimate claim to something:

   The inheritance passes to the legally entitled heir.

3. assuming or acting as though one has an innate right or claim to wealth, success, recognition, etc.:

   I was so entitled and self-centered that I never noticed the injustices around me.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of entitle ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·en·ti·tled adjective
• well-en·ti·tled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of entitled¹

entitle ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Most people are entitled to the tuition fee element, which is equal to the annual cost of your course, external.

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A fair catch is when the player receiving the ball is entitled to take the catch without interference, but, once it is caught, the ball is dead and they cannot attempt to gain any yards.

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"I understand some people - particularly republicans - have difficulties with me attending, they're entitled to express their views, however I have a role to play."

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The military says conscripts are entitled to salary and compensation upon death in service, as with full-rank soldiers.

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Family members and loved ones of those infected will also be entitled to compensation from 2025.

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Related Words

• honored
• powerful