privileged
adjective
priv·i·leged
ˈpriv-lijd 
ˈpri-və-
1
: having or enjoying one or more privileges
privileged classes
2
: not subject to the usual rules or penalties because of some special circumstance
especially
: not subject to disclosure in a court of law
a privileged communication
Examples of privileged in a Sentence
He comes from a very privileged background.
The town attracts people who are wealthy and privileged.
The President's adviser has a privileged position of trust.
She had privileged access to the files.
Only the privileged few can become members of the club.
Recent Examples on the Web
Furman also granted a request from Khalil's lawyers to have privileged conversations with him at least twice.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The judge granted a request from Khalil's lawyers to allow at least one privileged phone call with him a day on both Wednesday and Thursday.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
That's rare on this searing drama series that takes aim at privileged people who often choose to engage in toxic relationships.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 9 Mar. 2025
The move to make the resolution privileged means Ogles could force House GOP leadership to take action on the measure.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The judge granted a request from Khalil's lawyers to allow at least one privileged phone call with him a day on both Wednesday and Thursday.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
That's rare on this searing drama series that takes aim at privileged people who often choose to engage in toxic relationships.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 9 Mar. 2025
The move to make the resolution privileged means Ogles could force House GOP leadership to take action on the measure.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for privileged
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/privileged. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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