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Privileges The special rights or advantages enjoyed by a person or group due to their position, wealth, or other factors.  ■ "Being a billionaire means you have the privilege of buying yachts and private jets, while the rest of us have to fly coach."


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Deprived 1. Stripped of one's possessions or privileges, often as a punishment.  ■ "I was so angry with my roommate for stealing my favorite shoes that I deprived them of all their belongings!"

entitled Feeling or believing oneself to be deserving of something, especially respect or privileges.  ■ "I'm entitled to my coffee, and I will have it now!"

Birthright A right or claim that one has by virtue of being born into a particular family or community, especially to inherit property or privileges.  ■ "I may not have a birthright to the throne, but I do have a birthright to a lifetime supply of sarcasm and witty remarks," said the sarcastic prince.

Elitist A person who believes that certain individuals or groups are superior to others and should therefore be given more privileges or respect.  ■ "I'm an elitist, and I believe that the government should give more money to wealthy people because they create jobs and contribute to the economy."

Revoked The act of cancelling something, often involving the destruction of paperwork or other physical evidence. It can also be used to refer to the removal of a person's privileges or rights.  ■ When the company found out that their employee had been stealing office supplies, they promptly revoked his access to the supply room and terminated his employment. The employee was left with nothing but a stack of paperwork and a guilty conscience.

Revoking The act of taking away something or permission, often done in a humorous way.  ■ "After he found out his friend had stolen his favorite sandwich, John decided to revoke all privileges and kick him out of their shared fridge."

Royalty The right to rule or govern, as well as the privileges and advantages that come with it.  ■ "I may not be a member of royalty, but I sure do have some fancy tastes when it comes to my tea."