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privileges

NOUN

right, due

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advantage allowance authority authorization benefit concession entitlement exemption freedom immunity license opportunity prerogative right

STRONG

appanage appurtenance birthright boon chance charter claim event favor franchise grant liberty perquisite sanction

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantage hindrance loss misfortune refusal responsibility restriction

STRONG

disapproval

WEAK

detriment

Example Sentences

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In May 2022, the hacker went through the firm's network and took over administrator privileges — the highest level of system access to the IT network, the ICO said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

California drivers who are caught motoring at speeds of more than 100 mph will now face disciplinary actions imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles — including potentially losing their driving privileges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

"These are not privileges," insisted the head of the ICRC, which is the caretaker of the Geneva Conventions.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

But, apparently because Fanatics doesn’t have the requisite licensing privileges, instead what appears on her phone are the words “NEW ENGLAND” inscribed under a generic helmet.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2026

There was a tremendous advantage in Zeni’s becoming a member of the Swazi royal family: she was immediately granted diplomatic privileges and could visit me virtually at will.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela