privileged
Pronunciation: [ˈprɪv.ɪ.ləvd]
Word
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.
Example
She felt privileged to attend the exclusive event and meet important people.
Example
He realized he was not privileged like many of his classmates who had everything handed to them.
Example
What do you think it means to be privileged in our society?
Context: “legal context”
(adjective) protected by law from having to share certain information. This means you can keep some things private and not tell others, especially in court or legal situations.
Example
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.
Example
Can you explain what privileged information means in legal terms?
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