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entitlement

/ənˈtaɪtəlmənt/

Meanings
noun
The right to have something, whether actual or perceived.

Examples :

"Some students feel a sense of entitlement to good grades even if they don't study hard. "
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obligation noun

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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entitled verb

/ɪnˈtaɪtəld/ /ɛnˈtaɪtəld/ /ɪnˈtaɪɾəld/ /ɛnˈtaɪɾəld/

To give a title to.

"The teacher entitled the essay "My First Day at School." "

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payments noun

/ˈpeɪmənts/

The act of paying.

"My monthly car payments are due on the 15th of each month. "

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government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

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security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

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benefits noun

/ˈbɛnɪfɪts/ /ˈbɛnəfɪts/

An advantage; help or aid from something.

"It was for her benefit.   His benefit was free beer."

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established verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/

To make stable or firm; to confirm.

"The company established a new policy to improve employee safety. "

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retirees noun

/rɪˌtaɪˈriːz/

Someone who has retired from active working.

"He has been a retiree since 2001."

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perceived verb

/pəˈsiːvd/ /pɚˈsivd/

To become aware of, through the physical senses or by thinking; to see; to understand.

"The student perceived the teacher's frustration by the tone of her voice. "

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authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."