PRIVILEGE
/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PRIVILEGE
(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.
A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.
"All first-year professors here must teach four courses a term, yet you're only teaching one! What entitled you to such a privilege?"
An especially rare or fortunate opportunity; the good fortune (to do something).
To grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize
"to privilege representatives from arrest"
To bring or put into a condition of privilege or exemption from evil or danger; to exempt; to deliver.
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Examples of PRIVILEGE 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?"
- "to privilege representatives from arrest"
Word Details
Is PRIVILEGE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRIVILEGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PRIVILEGE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PRIVILEGE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | i | v | i | l | e | g | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRIVILEGE
100 words from the letters in PRIVILEGE
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How to Use PRIVILEGE in Word Games
PRIVILEGE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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