A special right or advantage, granted or available only to a particular person or group
“Contractors may not enjoy healthcare and other benefits, but at least they have the privilege of free food and an onsite gym.”
A grant to an individual, corporation, or place of special rights or immunities
“He will use parliamentary privilege to make this information public.”
Privileged circumstances, especially denoted by wealth
“She was born to wealthy parents and into a life of privilege.”
Something regarded as a special honor
“It would be a great privilege for me to host this event.”
An unexpected good fortune or benefit
The state of being highly regarded
A benefit received in addition to the normal benefits
Someone's rank
(usually with negative) A right or privilege based on one's status
Legal protection granting indemnity and nonprosecution, entailing privilege for diplomats
(now literary) A reward, prize or recompense for a service
Inherited wealth or fortunate destiny
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
An award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit
A right or claim to the ownership of something
The right or ability to choose
A sum of money apportioned, especially formally or officially
A chance or possibility for progress or profit
(archaic) To bring or put into a condition of privilege
“This will only privilege a tiny few to the disadvantage of the rest.”
To bestow legal or official authority to
“Should society privilege him with the right to interfere with another's property?”
(archaic) To grant some particular exemption to
“The law would privilege certain representatives from arrest.”
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