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privileges

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒɪz/

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

Examples :

"Historically, certain religious orders were granted privileges by the Pope, exempting them from some canonical laws. "

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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 :

"Having a later curfew is one of the privileges teenagers often desire as they get older. "

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

Examples :

"Being able to travel the world is one of the greatest privileges I've ever experienced. "

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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 :

"Having access to a good education is one of the privileges many children in wealthy countries take for granted. "

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

Examples :

""Members of Congress have certain privileges, such as immunity from arrest for minor offenses while attending sessions." "

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A stock market option.

Examples :

"My grandfather bought some stock market privileges to try and increase his retirement savings. "

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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 :

"In the online classroom, students with "teacher" privileges can create assignments and grade work, while other students cannot. "

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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 king's decree privileged the royal family, exempting them from paying taxes. "

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