Privilege is best defined by which of the following? 

A. Right the tortfeasor has to commit torts 
B. Legal justification to engage in otherwise tortious conduct to achieve a socially compelling goal 
C. Authority of governmental officials to commit torts against the public for the common good 
D. Legal justification of members of the public to engage in torts to protect themselves from the government 


Answer: B

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