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privilege (noun)

A privilege is a special right or advantage that is given only to one person or a specific group of people. In a legal context, it can also refer to the right to keep certain information private or secret from others.

💬 Example

"It is a great privilege to meet the president of the company."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the word as 'Privi-Leg-E'. 'Privi' sounds like 'Private' and 'Leg' comes from 'Lex' (Law). So, a privilege is a...

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🔗 Synonyms
advantage right benefit honor prerogative
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Spelling it 'priviledge'. → privilege

Saying 'I have a right to...' for a company perk. → I have the privilege of using...

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