definition of
privilege

[1] #1 privilege n. a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all. wn

[2] #2 privilege n. [prerogative, perquisite, exclusive right] a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right); "suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males". wn

[3] #3 privilege v. [favor, favour] bestow a privilege upon. wn

[4] #4 privilege n. (law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship. wn