A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.
The inhalation of a lungful of smoke from a cigarette.
A partial refund of an import fee, as when goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.
A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.
A right or immunity enjoyed by a legislative body or its members.
An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.
An especially rare or fortunate opportunity; the good fortune (to do something).
A common law doctrine that protects certain communications from being used as evidence in court.
An ability to perform an action on the system that can be selectively granted or denied to users.
The fact of being privileged; the status or existence of (now especially social or economic) benefit or advantage within a given society.