privilege privilege /ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ/

noun

1. () A special advantage, immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all  ( privilege )
   a special advantage, immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
     It was a privilege to witness the rare celestial event.
   It was a privilege to witness the rare celestial event.
   
2. () A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)  ( exclusive right , perquisite , prerogative , privilege )
   a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
    Suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males
   suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males
   
3. (law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship  ( privilege )
   (law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship
   

verb

1. Bestow a privilege upon  ( favour [Canadian, British] , privilege , favor [American] )
   bestow a privilege upon