Meaning & Definition of Privilege in English
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Privilege
/prɪvləʤ/
noun
1. A special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
synonym:
- privilege
2. A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
- "Suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males"
synonym:
- prerogative,
- privilege,
- perquisite,
- exclusive right
3. (law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship
synonym:
- privilege
verb
1. Bestow a privilege upon
synonym:
- privilege,
- favor,
- favour
Examples of using
We were granted the privilege of fishing in this bay.