What is the meaning of privilege?

noun

  • A special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all.
  • A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right. )
    • usage: "suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males"
  • Law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship. (

verb

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