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Privilege
/pɹˈɪvɪlɪdʒ/
/ˈpɹɪvɪɫədʒ/, /ˈpɹɪvɪɫɪdʒ/, /ˈpɹɪvɫədʒ/, /ˈpɹɪvɫɪdʒ/Privilege
01
a special right, immunity or advantage that only a particular person or group has
02
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
03
(law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship
to privilege
01
to give special advantages or rights to someone or something
Example
Parents sometimes withhold privileges as a form of discipline for their children.
The executive's lofty position afforded him many privileges.
Residents of the coastal town enjoy the privilege of stunning ocean views from their homes.
The casino offers exclusive privileges to its high rollers, including private gaming rooms and luxury accommodations.
In response to the misbehavior, the teacher threatened to cut off recess privileges for the unruly students.
