privilege

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/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/ English

Definitions

(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.
A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.“All first-year professors here must teach four courses a term, yet you're only teaching one! What entitled you to such a privilege?”
An especially rare or fortunate opportunity; the good fortune (to do something).
The fact of being privileged; the status or existence of (now especially social or economic) benefit or advantage within a given society.

To grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize“to privilege representatives from arrest”
To bring or put into a condition of privilege or exemption from evil or danger; to exempt; to deliver.