entitlement
noun/ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/
Frequency rank: #7,218 most common English word
Meaning
the belief that one deserves special privileges or resources; the right to receive a particular benefit.
Example sentence
Some people feel that growing up wealthy can create entitlement to special treatment.
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