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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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The panel will also examine whether he discriminated unfairly by "dispensing special favours or privileges".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 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

Redlands school officials said the suspension of privileges will remain in place until a student satisfies certain conditions, such as attending a session of Saturday school or performing four hours of community service.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 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

For that offense, our study privileges were being suspended indefinitely.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela