I. - ə lmənt noun
( -s )
1.
a. : the act of entitling
b. : name , designation
2.
a. : the condition of being entitled : right ; specifically : the right to benefits under state unemployment-compensation laws or federal old-age and survivors insurance
b. : an allowance of money due to someone
entitlements of local school districts came to $30 million — E.J.McGrath
II. noun
: a government program providing benefits to members of a specified group