entitlement
Definitions
The fact of having a right to something.
The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
A government program that provides benefits to any individual who meets specified eligibility requirements.
Examples
His sense of entitlement led him to believe that he deserved special treatment without putting in any effort.
The new legislation clarifies the employee's entitlement to paid leave after one year of service.
Synonyms
right privilege claim prerogative authorization license allowance
Antonyms
disqualification ineligibility prohibition restriction humility modesty unworthiness