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entitled
[ en-tahyt-ld ]
adjective
- called by the title indicated:
In my paper so entitled, I explore the idea that "Robust Democracy Is National Security."
- having a right or legitimate claim to something:
The inheritance passes to the legally entitled heir.
- 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
- the simple past tense and past participle of entitle ( def ).
Other Word Forms
- ܲ··پ·ٱ adjective
- ɱ-·پ·ٱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of entitled1
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Example Sentences
Reform UK's candidate to be the mayor of Greater Lincolnshire is entitled to stand in the contest after she was challenged over her right to do so, an electoral official has said.
Kaur has chosen to waive her right to anonymity, which victims of sexual offences are automatically entitled to as soon as they make an allegation.
The Trump administration recognizes only male and female in terms of who is entitled to join a sports team, in particular a women’s team.
“The Constitution is clear that any person in the United States in entitled to due process, it doesn’t matter if they are an immigrant.”
Depending on the distance of the route and length of delay, passengers booked on flights from UK airports which are running behind schedule may be entitled to compensation.
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