noun
    
    plural -leges
    
    [count] :a right or benefit that is given to some people and not to others
    
    
    
    
    
    [singular] :a special opportunity to do something that makes you proud
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    [noncount] somewhat formal :the advantage that wealthy and powerful people have over other people in a society
    
    
    
    
    
    [noncount] :the right to keep important information private
    
    
    
    
    
    [noncount] Brit :the right to say or do something without being punished for it
    
    
    
    verb
    
    -leges; -leged; -leging
    
    [+ obj] formal :to give an advantage that others do not have to (someone or something)