privilege

noun

UK /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/

Word Forms

singular	privilege
plural	privileges

1
countable a special benefit that is available only to a particular person or group
Cheap air travel is one of the privileges of working for the airline.
The country should extend trade privileges to its poorer neighbours.
Synonyms and related words
Advantages and benefits
advantage
benefit
good
1. 1a
  something nice that you feel lucky to have
  It’s been a privilege to be involved in such an interesting project.
  Synonyms and related words
  Advantages and benefits
  advantage
  benefit
  good
2. 1b
  something that only a particular type of person is allowed to do
  He was exercising the privileges of an old man to be as rude as he liked.
  Synonyms and related words
  Advantages and benefits
  advantage
  benefit
  good
2
uncountable a way of life that involves having many advantages and opportunities, without working hard for them
a life of privilege
Synonyms and related words
Pleasant situations
peace
harmony
privilege
3
uncountable legala situation in which lawyers, doctors, and other professional people are legally allowed to keep their discussions with people secret
doctor-patient privilege
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous legal terms
abatable
accession
accrual
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with privilege as the object
▪ abuse, confer, enjoy, exercise, grant, have, invoke, limit, waive
4
uncountable legala situation in which statements made in a court of law or parliament cannot be held to be defamatory

phrases

pay/be charged for the privilege

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