privileged
Pronunciation: [ˈprɪv.ɪ.ləvd]
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Learn how to use privileged in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.
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The lawyer told her that the information they shared was privileged and couldn't be disclosed.
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His secrets were not privileged, and he had to share them in court.
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Can you explain what privileged information means in legal terms?
How to pronounce privileged
Pronunciation: [ˈprɪv.ɪ.ləvd]
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Context: “social status”
(adjective) having special rights or advantages that others do not have. When you're privileged, it means you get things or opportunities that not everyone gets.
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She felt privileged to attend the exclusive event and meet important people.
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He realized he was not privileged like many of his classmates who had everything handed to them.
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What do you think it means to be privileged in our society?