Definitions
bestow a privilege upon
Word origin
From Middle English privilege, from Anglo-Norman privilege and Old French privilege, from Latin prīvilēgium (“ordinance or law against or in favor of an individual”), from prīvus (“private”) + lēx, lēg- (“law”).
Used in a sentence
“All first-year professors here must teach four courses a term, yet you're only teaching one! What entitled you to such a privilege?”
“Special privileges should be reserved for family and village life, while steps should be taken to prevent families and family ownings from being broken up by inheritance.”
“I had the privilege to sit near him in the House for a small part of his Commons service and there was an additional device provided to aid his participation in debates.”
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