privilege

[US]/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
[UK]/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. special right or advantage; preferential treatment
vt. grant a special right or advantage to; exempt from something

Phrases & Collocations

enjoy privileges

privileged position

feel privileged

have privilege

access privilege

special privilege

Example Sentences

it is truly a privilege to be here.

privilege sb. from arrest

privilege was indivisible from responsibility.

It is a great privilege to know you.

grant sb. the privilege of doing sth.

It was a privilege revokable at any time on whim of the authorities.

Do not overdo your privilege of reproving me.

The privilege of voting is a right sanctioned by law).

there is no desire to impeach the privileges of the House of Commons.

English inheritance law privileged the eldest son.

in the nineteenth century only a privileged few had the vote.

Discussions between a lawyer and client are privileged communications.

Only the privileged few could afford to send their children to private schools.

Real-world Examples

Immigrants are seen as enjoying special privileges.

Source: The Economist - International

Now, the President may assert executive privilege.

Source: VOA Daily Standard June 2019 Collection

It is a privilege to hear her sing.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

Stop keeping secrets, and maybe you'll get your privileges back.

Source: Out of Control Season 3

Presidents do assert executive privilege, but the Supreme Court has indicated that it's fairly narrow.

Source: VOA Daily Standard June 2019 Collection

One would be the municipal privileges.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

It's about power and it's about privilege.

Source: 6 Minute English

Good afternoon, Ms. Ocean. As you know, parole is a privilege.

Source: Learn English by Watching Movies with VOA

I'm honored, privileged for the time and participation.

Source: Chronicle of Contemporary Celebrities

Opponents argue that would give them special privileges.

Source: BBC Listening Collection September 2023

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