1. by virtue of a special right, advantage, or immunity granted to a person or group
The ambassador entered the country by privilege, exempted from standard customs procedures.
O embaixador entrou no país por privilégio, dispensado dos procedimentos alfandegários padrão.
2. through the exercise of a special power or prerogative
She was allowed to attend the closed meeting by privilege of her position.
Ela foi autorizada a participar da reunião fechada por privilégio de sua posição.