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• plural of entitlement.

entitlements

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1. Federal programs, such as Social Security (see also Social Security), Medicare (see also Medicare) and Medicaid, that disburse money according to fixed formulas to citizens who fall into designated categories. Because entitlements do not require annual congressional appropriations, their cost tends to rise steadily and, in the view of some, out of control.

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Some 95% of that transfer is complete, but negotiations over final entitlements have been stuck for years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026

However, the IMB said at the end of its reporting year period, the prison was still "non-compliant with minimum clothing entitlements".

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026

The panel has called on leaders to provide extra support for single-parent families, such as more paid leave; and to consider extending existing leave entitlements to grandparents and other family members who take care-giving roles.

From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026

Efforts to deal with fiscal policy, entitlements and other critical issues have floundered.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025

We cut $255 billion in spending, including entitlements, in over 340 separate budget items.

From State of the Union Address by Clinton, William Jefferson