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Privilege vs Right #1 (permalink) Tue Aug 25, 2009 16:42 pm   Privilege vs Right		  
I've the following paragraph

All comments are screened for appropriateness. Commenting is a privilege, not a right. Good comments will be cherished, bad comments will be deleted.

Could anyone enlighten me what difference is between Privilege and Right, please? I'd be grateful.

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Privilege vs Right #2 (permalink) Tue Aug 25, 2009 18:17 pm   Privilege vs Right		  
privilege
[countable] a special advantage that is given only to one person or group of people. http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/privilege_1

right
[countable] something that you are morally, legally, or officially allowed to do or have. http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/right_4
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Privilege vs Right #3 (permalink) Fri Aug 28, 2009 17:46 pm   Privilege vs Right		  
It's crystal clear! Thank you!
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