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Definīcija: The process by which a user obtains a higher level of privilege than that for which he has been authorized. A malicious user may use elevation of privilege as a means to compromise or destroy a system, or to access unauthorized information.

Definīcija: The vertical distance of a point or an object above or below a reference surface or datum. Generally, the reference surface is mean sea level.