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)