Privilege
(noun)
- A special advantage or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
- A right or benefit that is given to some people and not to others.
- An advantage that is provided only for a particular group of people or for a specific purpose.
Origin:
Late middle english from old french privilège, from latin privilegium meaning a law for or granted to one person.
Examples:
- Voters who live overseas are entitled to the privilege of casting their vote by mail.
- The privilege of a private education is not available to everyone.
- Having a driver's license is a privilege that comes with responsibility.
- The privilege of a college education is often taken for granted.
- The privilege of access to quality healthcare should not be determined by wealth or social status.