Emily Dickinson Lexicon

privilege, n. [L. prīvilēgi-um, law in favor of or against an individual, privilege, prerogative < prīv-us, private, peculiar + lēgem, law.] (webplay: advantage, common, custom, held, individual, men, palace, public, raise, right, separate).

1. Rare pleasure; special blessing; unusual favor; uncommon reward; remarkable benefit.
2. Right; advantage; entitlement; license; permission; exclusive permit.
3. Ability; opportunity; chance.