privilege

Definition

  • noun: a right or benefit that is given to some people and not to others
  • noun: a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor
  • synonyms: liberty, franchise, immunity

Examples

  • The prisoner's exercise 'privileges' were taken away. [=the prisoner was no longer allowed to exercise]

  • attorney-client 'privilege' [=the right an attorney has to keep information shared by a client secret]

  • children of 'privilege' [=privileged children; children from wealthy families with high social status]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Cut those falls ! Cut 'em ! Cut 'em if you have to ! l need a knife ! l need a knife ! Cut her loose ! Cut those bloody falls ! Gentlemen, it has been a privilege playing with you tonight. We have to stay on the ship as long as possible ! Come on ! (Jack) This way. Over the rail ! (..)
    1997 Titanic