Background for privilege

privilege

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/

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noun

(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. "

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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. "

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

Examples :

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

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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. "

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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. "

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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. "

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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."

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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. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"to privilege representatives from arrest"

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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. "

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