RHIP

RHIP
 n.— «The military has produced many acronyms, one of which is RHIP, which stands for, “rank has its privilege.” RHIP is the unofficial way to point out when a person accrues—or assumes—some benefit by virtue of their position.» —“Ownership privileges” by Jim Blasingame Times Daily (Florence, Alabama) May 13, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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