privilege meaning and definition

PRIVILEGE noun

Definition of privilege (noun)

1. a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
2. a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
   • "suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males"
   • synonyms: exclusive right, perquisite, prerogative
3. (law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship

PRIVILEGE verb

Definition of privilege (verb)

1. bestow a privilege upon
   • synonyms: favor, favour