privilege
noun
1. a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
Definition categories: attribute, advantage, vantage
2. a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
Similar word(s): perquisite, prerogative
Definition categories: attribute, right
3. (law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship
Definition categories: attribute, right
Sentences with privilege as a noun:
- 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.