n.
Pronunciation: ' priv-lij, ' pri-v ə -
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin privilegium law for or against a private person, from privus private + leg-, lex law
Date: 12th century
: a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor : PREROGATIVE especially : such a right or immunity attached specif. to a position or an office