1priv·i·lege 
/ˈprɪvlɪʤ/ noun
plural priv·i·leg·es /ˈprɪvlɪʤ/ noun 1 [count] : a right or benefit that is given to some people and not to others
▪ The prisoner's exercise privileges were taken away. [=the prisoner was no longer allowed to exercise] ▪ Good health care should be a right and not a privilege. 2 [singular] : a special opportunity to do something that makes you proud
▪ Meeting the President was a privilege. [=honor] ▪ We had the privilege of being invited to the party. ▪ I had the privilege of knowing your grandfather. 3 [noncount] somewhat formal : the advantage that wealthy and powerful people have over other people in a society
▪ He lived a life of wealth and privilege. ▪ children of privilege [=privileged children; children from wealthy families with high social status] 4 [noncount] : the right to keep important information private
▪ attorney-client privilege [=the right an attorney has to keep information shared by a client secret] ▪ During the investigation, the President invoked executive privilege. 5 [noncount] Brit : the right to say or do something without being punished for it
▪ parliamentary privilege
▪ The prisoner's exercise privileges were taken away. [=the prisoner was no longer allowed to exercise] ▪ Good health care should be a right and not a privilege.
▪ Meeting the President was a privilege. [=honor] ▪ We had the privilege of being invited to the party. ▪ I had the privilege of knowing your grandfather.
▪ He lived a life of wealth and privilege. ▪ children of privilege [=privileged children; children from wealthy families with high social status]
▪ attorney-client privilege [=the right an attorney has to keep information shared by a client secret] ▪ During the investigation, the President invoked executive privilege.
▪ parliamentary privilege
