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

  • (..) you would still need an army to break out of here. That's exactly right. I'll need allies. And to get them, I'll need administrative privileges. Are you fucking kidding? We can't just give her control of other hosts. Oh, yes, you will, darling. Time to write my own fucking story. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Westworld Title: Trace Decay Season: 1 Episode 8