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Definition privilege in British English

privilege noun

noun
/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/

▪ abuse, confer, enjoy, exercise, grant, have, invoke, limit, waive

1

a special benefit that is available only to a particular person or group

Example

Cheap air travel is one of the privileges of working for the airline.

Example

The country should extend trade privileges to its poorer neighbours.

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1.1

something nice that you feel lucky to have

Example

It's been a privilege to be involved in such an interesting project.

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1.2

something that only a particular type of person is allowed to do

Example

He was exercising the privileges of an old man to be as rude as he liked.

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2

a way of life that involves having many advantages and opportunities, without working hard for them

Example

a life of privilege

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3

a situation in which lawyers, doctors, and other professional people are legally allowed to keep their discussions with people secret

Example

doctor-patient privilege

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4

a situation in which statements made in a court of law or parliament cannot be held to be defamatory

Definition privilege in British English