nounπShare(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope."The archbishop granted the monastery a privilege, exempting them from paying certain taxes. "religionlawtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment."Students with advanced placement courses have the privilege of taking more challenging classes. "rightsocietypoliticslawvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn especially rare or fortunate opportunity; the good fortune (to do something)."Winning the school essay contest was a great privilege for Sarah. "rightsocietyvalueassetmoralphilosophycultureeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fact of being privileged; the status or existence of (now especially social or economic) benefit or advantage within a given society."The privilege of attending a top university gave Maria a significant advantage in the job market. "societypoliticsculturehumanmoralvalueattitudeeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA right or immunity enjoyed by a legislative body or its members."The school board has the privilege of setting the curriculum for the district. "politicsgovernmentrightlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stock market option."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. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA common law doctrine that protects certain communications from being used as evidence in court."Your honor, my client is not required to answer that; her response is protected by attorney-client privilege."lawrightdoctrinegovernmentstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ability to perform an action on the system that can be selectively granted or denied to users."The teacher granted the student the privilege of leaving early to attend a family meeting. "computingsystemabilityrighttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize"to privilege representatives from arrest"rightgovernmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring or put into a condition of privilege or exemption from evil or danger; to exempt; to deliver."The teacher privileged her students by excusing them from the extra math assignment. "rightlawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading