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privilege

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/

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noun

Privileg, Sonderrecht

(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.

Examples :

"The archbishop granted the monastery a privilege, exempting them from paying certain taxes. "

Der Erzbischof gewährte dem Kloster ein Privileg und befreite es von der Zahlung bestimmter Steuern.

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noun

Vorrecht, Vergünstigung, Sonderrecht

A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.

Examples :

"Students with advanced placement courses have the privilege of taking more challenging classes. "

Schüler mit fortgeschrittenen Kursen haben das Vorrecht, anspruchsvollere Kurse zu belegen.

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noun

Vorrecht, Vergünstigung

An especially rare or fortunate opportunity; the good fortune (to do something).

Examples :

"Winning the school essay contest was a great privilege for Sarah. "

Der Gewinn des Schulaufsatzwettbewerbs war ein großes Vorrecht für Sarah.

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noun

Vorrecht, Sonderrecht, Privileg

The fact of being privileged; the status or existence of (now especially social or economic) benefit or advantage within a given society.

Examples :

"The privilege of attending a top university gave Maria a significant advantage in the job market. "

Das Privileg, eine Elite-Universität zu besuchen, verschaffte Maria einen erheblichen Vorteil auf dem Arbeitsmarkt.

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noun

Vorrecht, Sonderrecht

A right or immunity enjoyed by a legislative body or its members.

Examples :

"The school board has the privilege of setting the curriculum for the district. "

Der Schulrat hat das Vorrecht, den Lehrplan für den Bezirk festzulegen.

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noun

Option

A stock market option.

Examples :

"My uncle bought a privilege to purchase 100 shares of Apple stock at $150 per share, giving him a chance to buy them at a fixed price. "

Mein Onkel kaufte eine Option, um 100 Aktien von Apple zu 150 Dollar pro Aktie zu erwerben, was ihm die Möglichkeit gab, sie zu einem festen Preis zu kaufen.

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noun

Privileg, Schutz

A common law doctrine that protects certain communications from being used as evidence in court.

Examples :

"Your honor, my client is not required to answer that; her response is protected by attorney-client privilege."

Euer Ehren, meine Mandantin muss das nicht beantworten; ihre Antwort ist durch das Anwaltsgeheimnis geschützt.

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noun

Berechtigung, Vorrecht

An ability to perform an action on the system that can be selectively granted or denied to users.

Examples :

"The teacher granted the student the privilege of leaving early to attend a family meeting. "

Der Lehrer gewährte dem Schüler das Privileg, früher zu gehen, um an einem Familientreffen teilzunehmen.

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verb

Bevorzugen, begünstigen

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

Examples :

"to privilege representatives from arrest"

Vertretern Immunität vor Verhaftung gewähren.

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verb

Bevorzugen, begünstigen

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

Examples :

"The teacher privileged her students by excusing them from the extra math assignment. "

Die Lehrerin bevorzugte ihre Schüler, indem sie sie von der zusätzlichen Matheaufgabe befreite.

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