privileges

Noun

privilege (countable and uncountable, plural privileges)

1. (historical) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.
2. (countable) A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.
   • All first-year professors here must teach four courses a term, yet you're only teaching one! What entitled you to such a privilege?

   Synonyms:

   franchise, immunity, prerogative, right, charter, freelage

3. An especially rare or fortunate opportunity; the good fortune (to do something).
   • I had the privilege to sit near him in the House for a small part of his Commons service and there was an additional device provided to aid his participation in debates.2012, The Observer, letter, 29 April
4. (uncountable) The fact of being privileged; the status or existence of (now especially social or economic) benefit or advantage within a given society.
   • People who at any other time would cling like glue to their miserable scraps of privilege, will surrender them fast enough when their country is in danger.1941, George Orwell, The Lion and the Unicorn, Pt. III

   Synonyms:

   advantage, foredeal

5. A right or immunity enjoyed by a legislative body or its members.
   • Dr Grigori Loutchansky is – according to a congressman speaking under congressional privilege – a "purported Russian mob figure".2001, The Guardian, leader, 1 May

   Synonyms:

   immunity

6. (US, archaic, countable) A stock market option.

   Synonyms:

   stock option

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