n.
1.a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
2.a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
3.(law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship privilege v.
1.bestow a privilege upon
Idiom of the Day
lay (something) to rest
to put an end to a rumor, to finish dealing with a problem and forget about it
We want to lay to rest the rumors about the financial problems in the company.