Deserve - Definition

"to be worthy of"

can be interpreted as a result of a natural right?

similar to "due"

"merit"

"deserves another chance"

to have earned ...

"to have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have"

"to have earned something or be given something because of your actions or qualities"

"to be worthy, fit, or suitable for some reward or requital"