Difference between promise and privilege

[Oana]

Test No. incompl/advan-43 "Guarantees and Warranties", question 4

A warranty is to be looked on as a sort of ......... between the manufacturer and you.

(a) privilege
(b) practice
(c) printout
(d) promise

Test No. incompl/advan-43 "Guarantees and Warranties", answer 4

A warranty is to be looked on as a sort of promise between the manufacturer and you.

Correct answer: (d) promise

Your answer was: incorrect
A warranty is to be looked on as a sort of privilege between the manufacturer and you.
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why promise and not priviledge? tx

[Alan]

Warranty is a sort of promise because the seller/manufacturer says they will put right/repair anything wrong in their product. A privilege is a special right or honour.
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