Main Entry:

¹priv·i·lege

Pronunciation:

\ˈpriv-lij, ˈpri-və-\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin privilegium law for or against a private person, from privus private + leg-, lex law

Date:

12th century

: a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor ; especially : such a right or immunity attached specifically to a position or an office