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privileges

NOUN

right, due

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advantage allowance authority authorization benefit concession 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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They will want to win enough money to shore up future playing privileges on the "old world" circuit.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

California drivers who are caught motoring at speeds of more than 100 mph will now face disciplinary actions imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles — including potentially losing their driving privileges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

When we talk about U.S. citizenship, there is a tendency to assume that, Well, of course everyone wants legal citizenship because it means access to rights, privileges, and protections.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

"These are not privileges," insisted the head of the ICRC, which is the caretaker of the Geneva Conventions.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

“You obviously aren’t ready for the responsibilities and privileges of being a hall monitor, Ezekiel.”

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness