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privilege

1. priv.i.lege \'priv-(*-)lij\ n [ME, fr. OF, fr. L privilegium law for or 
   against a private person, fr. (Xprivus private + leg-, lex law - more at 
   LEGAL : a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or 
   favor;  esp : one attached specif. to a position or an office
2. privilege vt : to grant a privilege to