PRIVILEGIUM

privilegium (priv-<<schwa>>-lee-jee-<<schwa>>m), n. [Latin] 1. Roman law. A law passed against or in favor of a specific individual. 2. Roman law. A special right, esp. one giving priority to a creditor. 3. Civil law. Every right or favor that is granted by the law but is contrary to the usual rule.

[Blacks Law 8th]