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Privilege

A peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity not enjoyed by others or by all; special enjoyment of a good, or exemption from an evil or burden; a prerogative; advantage; franchise.

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Advantage 76% connected

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end; benefit; as, the enemy had the advantag…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Allow 76% connected

To praise; to approve of; hence, to sanction.

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Countenance 76% connected

To encourage; to favor; to approve; to aid; to abet.

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Let 76% connected

To retard; to hinder; to impede; to oppose.

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Permit 76% connected

To consent to; to allow or suffer to be done; to tolerate; to put up with.

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Right 76% connected

Straight; direct; not crooked; as, a right line.

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Vantage 76% connected

superior or more favorable situation or opportunity; gain; profit; advantage.

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Easement 76% connected

That which gives ease, relief, or assistance; convenience; accommodation.

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Favor 74% connected

Kind regard; propitious aspect; countenance; friendly disposition; kindness; good will.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Favor 74% connected

Kind regard; propitious aspect; countenance; friendly disposition; kindness; good will.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Favour 74% connected

an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this season"

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Favour 74% connected

an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this season"

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Favor 92% connected

Kind regard; propitious aspect; countenance; friendly disposition; kindness; good will.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Favour 92% connected

an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this season"

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Perquisite 92% connected

Something gained from a place or employment over and above the ordinary salary or fixed wages for services rendered; especially, a fee allowed by law…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Prerogative 92% connected

An exclusive or peculiar privilege; prior and indefeasible right; fundamental and essential possession; -- used generally of an official and heredita…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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