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