privilege

[priv-uh-lij, priv-lij] / ˈprɪv ə lɪdʒ, ˈprɪv lɪdʒ /

NOUN

right, due

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advantage allowance authority authorization benefit concession due entitlement exemption freedom immunity license opportunity prerogative right

STRONG

appanage appurtenance birthright boon chance charter claim event favor franchise grant liberty perquisite sanction

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantage hindrance loss misfortune refusal responsibility restriction

STRONG

disapproval

WEAK

detriment

Example Sentences

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When it is Prince William's time, he will inherit a Crown where deference is diminished, privilege is pored over and financial accountability is scrutinised hard.

From BBC

In some ways, Wayne Birkett considers himself "privileged", having had no memory of what happened to him on the day of the attacks.

From BBC

In return, Disney now has "privileged access" to OpenAI's "highly sophisticated" tools, giving it a "technological advantage over the rest of the sector", said Prissard.

From Barron's

The director stated it was "a real privilege for the festival to be able to represent that and have the backing of some of Rik's friends coming to the festival".

From BBC

Andrew held the role of the UK's trade envoy from 2001 to 2011, giving him privileged access to senior government and business contacts around the world.

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