privilege

/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
verb
  1. To give someone a special advantage or right that others do not have.
    • The new policy privileges employees with more than five years of experience.
    • The system often privileges those who are already wealthy.
    • Schools should not privilege one group of students over another.
noun
  1. A special right, advantage, or benefit that only some people have.
    • Good health is a privilege that many people take for granted.
    • In some countries, access to clean water is a privilege, not a right.
    • She had the privilege of meeting the president at the ceremony.
  2. An opportunity to do something that makes you feel honored or lucky.
    • He called it a privilege to serve his community as a volunteer.
    • The students considered the field trip a rare privilege.
    • It was a privilege to work alongside such talented scientists.
  3. The legal right to keep certain information private, such as between a lawyer and client.
    • The lawyer claimed attorney-client privilege to protect the conversation.
    • The court recognized the reporter's privilege to protect her sources.
    • Doctor-patient privilege means your medical details cannot be shared without permission.
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