Had a right to be idle in temporary accommodation (8)
I believe the answer is:
entitled
'had a right' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for entitled that I've seen before include "As a book is in front" , "Authorised; bearing the name" , "with power?" , "permitted" , "Gave a right to, or named a book" .)