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Privilege
/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/
(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.
📖 Definitions of "Privilege"
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(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.
- 2
A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.
"All first-year professors here must teach four courses a term, yet you're only teaching one! What entitled you to such a privilege?"
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An especially rare or fortunate opportunity; the good fortune (to do something).
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The fact of being privileged; the status or existence of (now especially social or economic) benefit or advantage within a given society.
- 1
To grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize
"to privilege representatives from arrest"
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To bring or put into a condition of privilege or exemption from evil or danger; to exempt; to deliver.
🔄 Synonyms of "Privilege"
5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| prerogativenoun | An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege. |
| perquisitenoun | (chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary. |
| favournoun | British standard spelling of favor. |
| exclusive rightnoun | (law) The power, granted by the government to persons, to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions (through legal force) |
| favornoun | A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone). |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Privilege"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| prerogativenoun | An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege. |
| exclusive rightnoun | (law) The power, granted by the government to persons, to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions (through legal force) |
| favornoun | A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone). |
| perquisitenoun | (chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary. |
| favournoun | British standard spelling of favor. |
| honournoun | British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor. |
| franchisenoun | The authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area. |
| counselnoun | The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation. |
| entitlementnoun | The right to have something, whether actual or perceived. |
| lawnoun | (usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities. |
| lawyernoun | A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice. |
| honornoun | (uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful). |
| creditnoun | Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust. |
| benefitnoun | An advantage; help or aid from something. |
| permissionnoun | authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority) |
| prioritynoun | An item's relative importance. |
| preferencenoun | The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of") |
| superioritynoun | The state of being superior. |
| pricenoun | The cost required to gain possession of something. |
| advantagenoun | (countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end. |
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