privilege

²priv·i·lege

verb \ˈpriv-lij, ˈpri-və-\

priv·i·legedpriv·i·leg·ing

Definition of PRIVILEGE

transitive verb

1

: to grant a privilege to(see ¹privilege)

2

: to accord a higher value or superior position to <privilege one mode of discourse over another>

Examples of PRIVILEGE

1. The new tax laws unfairly privilege the rich.
2. <only professionals who meet the education and experience requirements set by law are privileged to use the title “interior designer” in Oklahoma>

Origin of PRIVILEGE

(see ¹privilege)

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to PRIVILEGE

Synonyms: authorize, entitle, qualify

Antonyms: disqualify

Related Words: empower, enable, enfranchise, license (also licence); approve, endorse (also indorse); allow, let, permit; accredit, certificate, certify, charter [British], ratify; legitimize, sanction, validate, warrant; reaccredit, reapprove, recertify, recharter, revalidate

Near Antonyms: disable, disempower, disenfranchise; decertify; disallow, forbid, proscribe; delegitimize, invalidate, nullify

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