Definition of privilige
1. privilege [ n ] a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
Used in print:(The Atlanta Constitution...)
Rep._Mac_Barber of Commerce is asking the House in a privilege resolution to `` endorse increased federal support for public education , provided_that such funds be received and expended '' as state funds .
(Guy Bolton, The Olympians....)
How many women had longed for the privilege that was hers .
Synonyms privilege Related Terms advantage2. privilege [ n ] a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
Examples:
"suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males"
(The Atlanta Constitution...)
While emphasizing that technical details were not fully worked_out , Pelham said his resolution would seek to set_aside the privilege resolution which the House voted through 87 - 31 .
Synonyms privilege exclusive_right perquisite prerogative Related Terms right easement privilege_of_the_floor3. privilege [ v ] bestow a privilege upon
Synonyms favor favour privilege Related Terms permit prerogative favor4. privilege [ v ] grant a privilege to
Synonyms privilege Related Terms accord5. privilege [ n ] (law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship
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