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What does "entitled to" mean?
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To be entitled to something means you have been given the right to have or do something. Someone can be entitled to a benefit, an item, or an activity. Below are some examples of "entitled to" in sentences:
- He was entitled to a full refund because the mistake was the company's fault.
- You are entitled to your opinion, even if I disagree with you.
- This ticket entitles the bearer to free admission to the park for one month.
- Employees are entitled to a company discount of 20%.
- You are not entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses.
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