entitled to compensation vs entitled to a compensation

Both 'entitled to compensation' and 'entitled to a compensation' are correct, but 'entitled to compensation' is more commonly used in English. The phrase 'entitled to compensation' is the standard and preferred form.

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entitled to compensation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has the right to receive compensation for something.

Examples:

The passengers were entitled to compensation for the delayed flight.
Employees who are injured on the job are entitled to compensation.
Victims of the accident are entitled to compensation for their losses.

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In this case, however, they would not be entitled to compensation.
In the event of flight cancellations, passengers have the right to know when they are entitled to compensation and when they are not.
The creditor is entitled to compensation in the case of early repayment
Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms are in many cases much more effective for victims who are entitled to compensation than judicial procedures.
The question must arise whether they are entitled to compensation for loss suffered as a result of late transcription and non application.
persons entitled to compensation for damage sustained personally;
g) persons entitled to compensation for damage sustained personally;
The passenger should be entitled to compensation in any event.
I have a feeling that I'm entitled to compensation of between £2,000-£4,000.
Since we're no longer the attorneys of record, we're entitled to compensation for our work product to date.
In Portugal, employees in firms with ten or more workers are not entitled to compensation for hours worked on public holidays. idem, 111.
Until I advised him and his exceptional granddaughter that if they chose to reconsider, they would be entitled to compensation in a separated claim.
requirements in order for victims to be entitled to compensation;
When your luggage is lost or damaged, you are entitled to compensation of up to €1200.
In November 2009, the European Court of Justice ruled that passengers are now entitled to compensation of up to EUR 600 when the arrival of their flight is delayed by more than three hours.
Moreover, passengers will also be entitled to compensation if their luggage is lost or damaged.
Do you think I'm entitled to compensation?
Is Mrs. Tipton entitled to compensation, Havisham?
Are training providers whose interests have been damaged by it entitled to compensation for loss of income?
Passengers are entitled to compensation for death, including reasonable funeral expenses, or personal injury as well as to loss of or damage to luggage due to accidents.

Alternatives:

eligible for compensation
deserving of compensation
owed compensation
having a right to compensation
authorized to compensation

entitled to a compensation

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate that someone has the right to receive compensation for something, but it is less common than 'entitled to compensation'.

Examples:

The workers are entitled to a compensation package for their services.
She is entitled to a compensation payment for the damages.
The policyholders are entitled to a compensation claim for the losses.

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The members of the Scientific Panels are entitled to a compensation decided by EFSA Management Board for each full day meeting (for 2008 this amount is stated at EUR 300).
The members of the Scientific Panels are not remunerated but will be entitled to a compensation decided by EFSA Management Board for each full day meeting (for 2007, this amount was stated at EUR 300).
Until I advised him and his exceptional granddaughter that if they chose to reconsider, they would be entitled to compensation in a separated claim.
If so, you may be entitled to a large cash compensation.
Experts are not remunerated but will be entitled to a per diem compensation for each full day of work amounting to EUR 450 per day.
Member States shall ensure that when interest for late payment becomes payable, the creditor is entitled to a lump sum compensation equal to 5% of the amount due.
In case a passenger would choose to continue his/her trip using the alternative means of transport organised at the earliest convenience by the bus and/or coach undertaking, then (s)he should be entitled in any case to a compensation.
The victim may suffer personal injury and associated losses as a result of serious negligence on the part of the offender, for which the victim is entitled to a minimum standard of compensation.
The question must arise whether they are entitled to compensation for loss suffered as a result of late transcription and non application.
The EESC recognises passengers rights should be upheld when their luggage is stolen or lost and are hence entitled to compensation.
persons entitled to compensation for damage sustained personally;
g) persons entitled to compensation for damage sustained personally;
Is the victim's family entitled to compensation under Directive 2004/80/EC OJ L 261, 6.8.2004, p.
The passenger should be entitled to compensation in any event.
In this case, however, they would not be entitled to compensation.
Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms are in many cases much more effective for victims who are entitled to compensation than judicial procedures.
I have a feeling that I'm entitled to compensation of between £2,000-£4,000.
Since we're no longer the attorneys of record, we're entitled to compensation for our work product to date.
In Portugal, employees in firms with ten or more workers are not entitled to compensation for hours worked on public holidays. idem, 111.
Witnesses shall be entitled to compensation for loss of earnings, and experts to fees for their services.

Alternatives:

entitled to compensation
eligible for a compensation
deserving of a compensation
owed a compensation
having a right to a compensation

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entitled to compensation vs entitled to a compensation