ENTITLED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does entitled mean? • ENTITLED (adjective)
The adjective ENTITLED has 2 senses:
1. qualified for by right according to law
2. given a title or identifying name
Familiarity information: ENTITLED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• ENTITLED (adjective)
Meaning:
Qualified for by right according to law
Context example:
we are all entitled to equal protection under the law
Similar:
eligible (qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen)
Meaning:
Given a title or identifying name
Context example:
the book entitled 'A Tale of Two Cities'
Similar:
titled (having or given a name or title)
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