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Privilegium: A special law made just for one person, either to help them or to punish them. It can also be a special right given to someone, like when a person who lent money gets paid back before others. In general, it means a special favor or exception that goes against the usual rules.
Privilegium
Privilegium is a term used in Roman and Civil law to describe a special right or favor granted to an individual that goes against the usual rules. It can be a law passed in favor of or against a specific person, or a special right given to a creditor.
These examples illustrate how a privilegium is a special right or favor granted to an individual that goes against the usual rules. It can be used to exempt someone from a law or give them an advantage over others.