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Definition(s):

A right granted to an individual, a program, or a process.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015
NIST SP 800-12 Rev. 1 under Privilege from CNSSI 4009

A special authorization that is granted to particular users to perform security relevant operations.
Source(s):
NISTIR 5153 under Privilege

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