“Back in the day” before the internet we youngsters, of the pre-techo age, had to consult books and materials in print. If we wanted to learn something, write a research paper, or define a word we consulted encyclopedias or a dictionary. The most common reference to defining words was Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary.
Because I am old school, I did the same with my thoughts and how it relates to the term entitlement. I mean, if I am writing a book in the topic wouldn’t it be good to be sure that there is a common definition in use? That being said, here is how Merriam-Webster defines entitlement from their on line tool (yeah, I’m also a part of the techo-boom), Merriam-Webster’s Learners-Dictionary:
Meaning:
1 [noncount] a : the condition of having a right to have, do, or get something ▪ my entitlement to a refund b : the feeling or belief that you deserve to be given something (such as special privileges) ▪ celebrities who have an arrogant sense of entitlement
I think that sums it up perfectly! Therefore, when I speak of entitlement, I will be using;
- The condition of having a right to have, do, or get something; and
- The feeling or belief that you deserve to be given something.
The definitions above are credited to Merriam-Webster’s Learners-Dictionary. The specific site and link can be found at: http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/entitlement.
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