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What does entitle mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word entitle? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. give a title to
  2. dignify by an honorary designation.
  3. give power, authority (to do something)
  4. give rightful ownership
  5. give a title to a book, film, play, etc.
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A common instance is the forged cheque which, however expertly done, does not entitle the bank to debit a customer's account.
These warrants entitle the holders to sell shares of the common stock to the Company on certain dates at specified prices.
Where the employee has committed a serious breach of contract then this would of course entitle the employer to terminate the contract.
Unfortunately being Lord of the Manor doesn't entitle you to be addressed as My Lord.
Causation, even established, did not entitle him to recover damages in respect of an irrecoverable loss.
Seats entitle their holders to buy and sell shares on the exchange floor, and brokers say the price is an important measure of market sentiment.

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