ENGLISH
REFERENCE

be entitled to sth

idiom
Meaning

to have the legal or official right to have or do something.


Examples
SIMPLE

You are entitled to a refund if the product is broken.

CONTEXTUAL

After working at the company for ten years, she is finally entitled to a longer vacation.

COMPLEX

Citizens are entitled to a fair trial under the law, regardless of their social status or political background.

Last updated April 22, 2026