Entitlements
/ɪnˈtaɪtlmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rights or benefits to which a person is entitled, often by statute, contract, or law, such as social security or employee benefits.
The employee claimed entitlements to health insurance under the company policy.
Forms
- entitlement
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Commentary
Entitlements typically refer to legally enforceable rights to benefits and should not be confused with discretionary benefits.
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