Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane. The net movement of water molecules through a partially permeable membrane from a solution of high water potential to an area of low water potential.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: privilege(Noun) A peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity not enjoyed by others or by all; special enjoyment of a good, or exemption from an evil or burden; a prerogative; advantage; franchise; preferential treatment. privilege(Noun) The status or existence of such benefit or advantage.
(c) Most Privileges Are Not Self-Executing. Most privileges require âsome action by the patient or client . . . to âexerciseâ the privilege.â Commonwealth v. Oliveira , 438 Mass. 325, 331 (2002) (psychotherapist-patient privilege). See Commonwealth v. Pelosi , 441 Mass. 257, 261 (2004) (social workerâclient privilege); District Attorney for the Plymouth Dist.