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The correct spelling is privilege.
How to pronounce privilege
/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/
nounIPA: /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/
Say it like: Pri-vil-eje
The correct spelling is privilege. (ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope. For example: "All first-year professors here must teach four courses a term, yet you're only teaching one! What entitled you to such a privilege?"
Usage Examples
“All first-year professors here must teach four courses a term, yet you're only teaching one! What entitled you to such a privilege?”
“Your honor, my client is not required to answer that; her response is protected by attorney-client privilege.”
“to privilege representatives from arrest”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.
- 2.A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.
- 3.An especially rare or fortunate opportunity; the good fortune (to do something).
- 4.The fact of being privileged; the status or existence of (now especially social or economic) benefit or advantage within a given society.
- 5.A right or immunity enjoyed by a legislative body or its members.
verb
- 1.To grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize
- 2.To bring or put into a condition of privilege or exemption from evil or danger; to exempt; to deliver.
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