Entitled

Definition

Being entitled means to have a right or claim to something. In the context of the United States Constitution, it refers to the legal guarantee that all state citizens are granted the same privileges and immunities as citizens of other states.

Related terms

Privileges and Immunities Clause: This clause in the United States Constitution guarantees that all state citizens are entitled to the same privileges and immunities as citizens in other states.

Equal Protection Clause: The Equal Protection Clause ensures that no state shall deny any person within its jurisdiction equal protection under the law.

Full Faith and Credit Clause: The Full Faith and Credit Clause requires each state to honor public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.