[priv.i.lege] n [ME, fr. OF, fr. L privilegium law for or against a private person, fr. privus private + leg-, lex law] (12c): a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor: prerogative; esp: such a right or immunity attached specif. to a position or an office
[2]privilege vt -leged ; -leg.ing (14c): to grant a privilege to