Definition of privilege

Definitions

Noun

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

Noun

a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right); "suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males"

Noun

(law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship

Verb

bestow a privilege upon

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Synonyms

exclusive right favor favour perquisite prerogative

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More General Terms

advantage allow countenance let permit right vantage

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More Specific Terms

attorney-client privilege easement husband-wife privilege informer''s privilege journalist''s privilege marital communications privilege physician-patient privilege priest-penitent privilege privilege of the floor

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