entitlement

Universal Words noun (formal) 1 [U] ~ (to sth) the official right to have or do sth: This may affect your entitlement to compensation. 2 [C] something that you have an official right to; the amount that you have the right to receive: Your contributions will affect your pension entitlements. 3 [C] (AmE) a government system that provides financial support to a particular group of people: a reform of entitlements * Medicard, Medicare and other entitlement programs \