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What is the difference between a right and a privilege?
Discussion in 'Bill of Rights' started by John, 24 Aug 2026.
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The distinction between a right and a privilege is often drawn but not always clearly defined. A right is typically said to be something you are entitled to as a matter of principle, while a privilege is something granted at the discretion of another. But where is the line drawn in practice? Can a privilege become a right over time, and can a right be reduced to a privilege?
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