Legal Entitlement
/ˈliːɡəl ɪnˈtaɪtlmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A right recognized and enforceable by law that a person holds to receive or do something.
The tenant has a legal entitlement to quiet enjoyment of the property.
- (n.) A claim or status granted under law that guarantees an individual's access to benefits, property, or services.
Employees have legal entitlements to minimum wage protections under labor law.
Forms
- legal entitlement
- legal entitlements
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Commentary
Legal entitlement often emphasizes enforceability by law, distinguishing it from moral or social claims.
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