'entitlement' definitions:
Definition of 'entitlement'
(from WordNet)
noun
Right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits); "entitlements make up the major part of the federal budget"
Definition of 'entitlement'
From: GCIDE
- entitlement \entitlement\ n. a right granted by law or contract, especially to financial benefits from the government. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]