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privilege

1 privilege /ˈprɪvlɪʤ/ noun
plural privileges
1 privilege
/ˈprɪvlɪʤ/
noun
plural privileges
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRIVILEGE
[count] : a right or benefit that is given to some people and not to others
[singular] : a special opportunity to do something that makes you proud
[noncount] somewhat formal : the advantage that wealthy and powerful people have over other people in a society
[noncount] : the right to keep important information private
[noncount] British : the right to say or do something without being punished for it
2 privilege /ˈprɪvlɪʤ/ verb
privileges; privileged; privileging
2 privilege
/ˈprɪvlɪʤ/
verb
privileges; privileged; privileging
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRIVILEGE
[+ object] formal
: to give an advantage that others do not have to (someone or something)