Privileges

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒɪz/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Privileges

noun

  1. (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?"

  3. An especially rare or fortunate opportunity; the good fortune (to do something).
  4. The fact of being privileged; the status or existence of (now especially social or economic) benefit or advantage within a given society.
  5. A right or immunity enjoyed by a legislative body or its members.

verb

  1. To grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize

    "to privilege representatives from arrest"

  2. To bring or put into a condition of privilege or exemption from evil or danger; to exempt; to deliver.

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SYNONYMS

advantageforedealclaimlibertyfranchisefreelageimmunityprerogativerightpermission