What is the meaning of entitled?

verb

  • Give the right to.
    • usage: "The Freedom of Information Act entitles you to request your FBI file"
  • Give a title to.
  • Give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility.

adjective

  • Qualified for by right according to law.
    • usage: "we are all entitled to equal protection under the law"
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