privileges
privileges is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, privileges is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofprivileges
- (ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.
- A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.
Synonyms: franchise, freelage, immunity, prerogative, right
Example: "All first-year professors here must teach four courses a term, yet you're only teaching one! What entitled you to such a privilege?"
- An especially rare or fortunate opportunity; the good fortune (to do something).
- The fact of being privileged; the status or existence of (now especially social or economic) benefit or advantage within a given society.
- A right or immunity enjoyed by a legislative body or its members.
Synonyms: immunity
- A stock market option.
- A common law doctrine that protects certain communications from being used as evidence in court.
Example: "Your honor, my client is not required to answer that; her response is protected by attorney-client privilege."
- An ability to perform an action on the system that can be selectively granted or denied to users.
Synonyms: permission
- To grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize
Example: "to privilege representatives from arrest"
- To bring or put into a condition of privilege or exemption from evil or danger; to exempt; to deliver.
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