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

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privileges

Harshey-Jones also pleaded guilty to a charge of corrupt or improper exercise of his police powers and privileges by looking up his own incident on the computer log.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

This is especially risky given the inevitably increasing role machines of the state will play in allocating our rights and privileges under our increasingly elaborate welfare and legal systems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

"We call on the de facto authorities to ensure compliance with the privileges and immunities of the UN and its officials."

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

Homeland Security then used that information to revoke Global Entry privileges in retaliation, the lawsuit alleges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

Evenings, some weekends, in exchange for room, kitchen privileges.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady