exercise a privilege
Frequency: 5.55.0 per million words
To actively use a special right or advantage.
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- The ambassador chose to exercise his diplomatic privilege and declined to testify.
- Citizens are encouraged to exercise their privilege to vote in every election.
- He decided to exercise the privilege of remaining silent during the police questioning.
- Club members can exercise the privilege of inviting one guest to the lounge per month.
- The board allowed him to exercise his privilege as a founding member to veto the decision.
- The royal family refused to exercise any privilege that set them apart from ordinary people.
- Lawyers often exercise attorney-client privilege to protect sensitive information.
- It is important for those in power to exercise this privilege responsibly.
- The witness chose not to exercise her privilege against self-incrimination.
- Students who maintain a high GPA may exercise the privilege of choosing their own elective courses.