Finnish

Noun

etuoikeus

1. privilege (particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right enjoyed by some but not others)
2. privilege (rare or fortunate opportunity)

   Minulla on ollut etuoikeus työskennellä tri Hyden kanssa.

   I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Hyde.

3. franchise (preferential right or privilege officially granted by a government; especially for exploiting a market or a resource on exclusive basis)

Declension

Usage notes

• In principle, etuoikeus is a preferential right for something and erioikeus is an exclusive right. In practice the terms are often confused.

Synonyms

• (particular right): erioikeus, privilegio
• (rare or fortunate opportunity): onni, erityinen onni, harvinainen onni
• (franchise): toimilupa

Derived terms

• etuoikeuksinen
• etuoikeutettu