privilege (n.)

  1. a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

  2. a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right); suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males

    [ Syn: prerogative , perquisite , exclusive right ]

  3. (law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship

    privilege (v.)

  1. bestow a privilege upon

    [ Syn: favor , favour ]

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