Privilege
noun
A special right, advantage, or immunity given to a particular person or group of people.
Being able to afford a good education is a privilege.
Often appears as...
- have the privilege
- abuse the privilege
verb
Grant a special right, advantage, or immunity to someone.
The company was privileged to be exempt from certain laws.
Often appears as...
- privilege someone with
- privilege above others
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Formal, Approving
noun
The ability of a client to refuse to disclose confidential information.
In court, the client-attorney privilege is respected.
Often appears as...
- attorney-client privilege
- privilege of confidentiality
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Formal
Technical
noun
In computing, a right to perform a particular action or set of actions on a computer system.
Admin privilege allows you to make changes to the system.
Often appears as...
- admin privilege
- user privilege
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Technical
noun
A special right, advantage, or immunity given to a particular person or group of people.
Being able to afford a good education is a privilege.
Often appears as...
- have the privilege
- abuse the privilege
verb
Grant a special right, advantage, or immunity to someone.
The company was privileged to be exempt from certain laws.
Often appears as...
- privilege someone with
- privilege above others
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
noun
The ability of a client to refuse to disclose confidential information.
In court, the client-attorney privilege is respected.
Often appears as...
- attorney-client privilege
- privilege of confidentiality
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
In computing, a right to perform a particular action or set of actions on a computer system.
Admin privilege allows you to make changes to the system.
Often appears as...
- admin privilege
- user privilege
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Socio-economic context
Refers to advantages due to one's social or economic position, often viewed critically.
Wealth is a privilege that opens many doors.
Pro Tip 2/3Not universal
Privilege in this sense isn't something everyone has; it's exclusive.
Her family's connections gave her the privilege to meet influential people.
Pro Tip 3/3Can be abused
Having privilege carries responsibility; misuse can lead to criticism.
He was criticized for abusing his privileges as the CEO.
Pro Tip 1/3Socio-economic context
Refers to advantages due to one's social or economic position, often viewed critically.
Wealth is a privilege that opens many doors.
Pro Tip 2/3Not universal
Privilege in this sense isn't something everyone has; it's exclusive.
Her family's connections gave her the privilege to meet influential people.
Pro Tip 3/3Can be abused
Having privilege carries responsibility; misuse can lead to criticism.
He was criticized for abusing his privileges as the CEO.
Pro Tip 1/3Socio-economic context
Refers to advantages due to one's social or economic position, often viewed critically.
Wealth is a privilege that opens many doors.
Pro Tip 2/3Not universal
Privilege in this sense isn't something everyone has; it's exclusive.
Her family's connections gave her the privilege to meet influential people.
Pro Tip 3/3Can be abused
Having privilege carries responsibility; misuse can lead to criticism.
He was criticized for abusing his privileges as the CEO.
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Video examples
Filming the Kung Fu...
you look closely at what's going on you do get a whole new perspective it feels like a real privilege and actually it's some of the most rewarding filming i've done because every shot you capture you feel like you've seen something new you've seen something you have that no one's seen before um and you're welcome into a world that we're not
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What does my headscarf...
However, I also acknowledge the fact that I was born with privilege. I was born with amazing parents, I was given an education and had the blessing of migrating to Australia. But also, I've been blessed with amazing mentors who've opened doors for me that I didn't even know were there. A mentor who said to me,
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How to raise a Black son...
I've been thinking a lot about this lately, this idea of humanity, and specifically, who in this world is afforded the privilege of being perceived as fully human. Over the course of the past several months, the world has watched as unarmed black men, and women,
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The Elusive Iberian Lynx...
one privileged moment which i think i'll remember for the rest of my life where i was out by myself you know you just get that sick sense for some reason you turn around he was just sat up on a rock behind me just kind of watching me doing
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The Water Crisis PIPE...
lifetime so when you eat meat you indirectly guzzle all the water it took to grow all these crops a lot of people are saying that um eating sustainably or being an environmentalist is a privilege is that true
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What caused the French...
proclaimed a radical idea for the time -- that individual rights and freedoms were fundamental to human nature and government existed only to protect them. Their privileges gone, many nobles fled abroad,
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How to deal with...
what I knew so he had said two options suicide or murder why would he say that and what does this have to do with gas lighting I grew up in an environment that from the outside seemed privileged
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ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
it was the most unbelievable privilege for sea lions to venture into deep water here is very dangerous indeed it's much safer to stay in the shallows if they can
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Up Close With The...
find each other in the dense forests two Sumatran rhinos right in front of you this is an extremely rare than privileged site in the heat of the day
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Underground Labyrinth Of...
so this is a privileged glimpse into a secret world
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Filming the Kung Fu...
you look closely at what's going on you do get a whole new perspective it feels like a real privilege and actually it's some of the most rewarding filming i've done because every shot you capture you feel like you've seen something new you've seen something you have that no one's seen before um and you're welcome into a world that we're not
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
However, I also acknowledge the fact that I was born with privilege. I was born with amazing parents, I was given an education and had the blessing of migrating to Australia. But also, I've been blessed with amazing mentors who've opened doors for me that I didn't even know were there. A mentor who said to me,
Video examples
How to raise a Black son...
I've been thinking a lot about this lately, this idea of humanity, and specifically, who in this world is afforded the privilege of being perceived as fully human. Over the course of the past several months, the world has watched as unarmed black men, and women,
Video examples
The Elusive Iberian Lynx...
one privileged moment which i think i'll remember for the rest of my life where i was out by myself you know you just get that sick sense for some reason you turn around he was just sat up on a rock behind me just kind of watching me doing
Video examples
The Water Crisis PIPE...
lifetime so when you eat meat you indirectly guzzle all the water it took to grow all these crops a lot of people are saying that um eating sustainably or being an environmentalist is a privilege is that true
Video examples
What caused the French...
proclaimed a radical idea for the time -- that individual rights and freedoms were fundamental to human nature and government existed only to protect them. Their privileges gone, many nobles fled abroad,
Video examples
How to deal with...
what I knew so he had said two options suicide or murder why would he say that and what does this have to do with gas lighting I grew up in an environment that from the outside seemed privileged
Video examples
ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
it was the most unbelievable privilege for sea lions to venture into deep water here is very dangerous indeed it's much safer to stay in the shallows if they can
Video examples
Up Close With The...
find each other in the dense forests two Sumatran rhinos right in front of you this is an extremely rare than privileged site in the heat of the day
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Underground Labyrinth Of...
so this is a privileged glimpse into a secret world
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Quote examples
Ronaldinho
Brazilian Athlete
Football is a great love because I was born into a family of players and therefore born into football. I'm fortunate to have a style of play that a lot of people like. It's a privilege to be able to do what I like best and in my own way, but I'm fortunate that people like it, and that motivates me even more.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
I always joke that my kids' favorite holiday is Father's Day. They love the way I celebrate the occasion by writing each of them a thank-you letter and a generous check. It's my way of letting them know how much I appreciate the great pleasure and privilege of being their dad.
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Betty White
American Actress
I think that a show that is as successful as 'The Golden Girls' is a once-in-a-lifetime thing. If you don't feel proud to be part of a show that has that kind of track record, then shame on you, because that's a privilege.
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Alexander Hamilton
American Politician
To all general purposes we have uniformly been one people, each individual citizen everywhere enjoying the same national rights, privileges, and protection.
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Tony Robbins
American Speaker
Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more.
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James Russell Lowell
American Poet
It is the privilege of genius that life never grows common place, as it does for the rest of us.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I truly believe that the privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.
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Wayne Gretzky
Canadian Hockey Player
It's an honour and a thrill and a privilege just to play in the NHL.
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H. L. Mencken
American Writer
What men value in this world is not rights but privileges.
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Joseph Campbell
American Author
The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.
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Ronaldinho
Brazilian Athlete
Football is a great love because I was born into a family of players and therefore born into football. I'm fortunate to have a style of play that a lot of people like. It's a privilege to be able to do what I like best and in my own way, but I'm fortunate that people like it, and that motivates me even more.
Quote examples
Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
I always joke that my kids' favorite holiday is Father's Day. They love the way I celebrate the occasion by writing each of them a thank-you letter and a generous check. It's my way of letting them know how much I appreciate the great pleasure and privilege of being their dad.
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Betty White
American Actress
I think that a show that is as successful as 'The Golden Girls' is a once-in-a-lifetime thing. If you don't feel proud to be part of a show that has that kind of track record, then shame on you, because that's a privilege.
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Alexander Hamilton
American Politician
To all general purposes we have uniformly been one people, each individual citizen everywhere enjoying the same national rights, privileges, and protection.
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Tony Robbins
American Speaker
Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more.
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James Russell Lowell
American Poet
It is the privilege of genius that life never grows common place, as it does for the rest of us.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I truly believe that the privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.
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Wayne Gretzky
Canadian Hockey Player
It's an honour and a thrill and a privilege just to play in the NHL.
Quote examples
H. L. Mencken
American Writer
What men value in this world is not rights but privileges.
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Joseph Campbell
American Author
The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.
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