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The set of basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed
“The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights recognizes and upholds the privileges of every individual, ensuring that they are entitled to certain fundamental rights and freedoms.”
Advantages gained from something
Plural for a special right or advantage, granted or available only to a particular person or group
“Contractors may not enjoy healthcare and other benefits, but at least they have the privilege of free food and an onsite gym.”
Plural for a grant to an individual, corporation, or place of special rights or immunities
“He will use parliamentary privilege to make this information public.”
Plural for privileged circumstances, especially denoted by wealth
“She was born to wealthy parents and into a life of privilege.”
Plural for something regarded as a special honor
“It would be a great privilege for me to host this event.”
(archaic) To bring or put into a condition of privilege
“This will only privilege a tiny few to the disadvantage of the rest.”
To bestow legal or official authority to
“Should society privilege him with the right to interfere with another's property?”
(archaic) To grant some particular exemption to
“The law would privilege certain representatives from arrest.”
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