Advantage and responsibility gained by title, position, or other relationship.

 

"Our discussions with our legal team should be safe under Attorney-Client privilege."

 

"HIPPAA gives some additional protections above and beyond Doctor-Patient privilege."

 

"To prevent abuse by other branches of the US government, Executive Privilege was established for the president and other key executive branch officials."

 

"Centuries ago now, privilege was established by position within society, often unfairly."