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entitlements  

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  • ENTITLEMENT REPRESENTS the monies, goods, or services due to an individual, based on the ability of the individual to meet established criteria. The status of the individual receiving the social benefits could include age, disability, need, or other criteria. [Source: Encyclopedia of World Poverty; Entitlement]

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