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

  • (..) Mr. Barrow is looking for you. No, sir, I did not say that. And I do sympathize with your situation. I just wish you'd show a bit of sympathy for mine. No, sir, I have not had that privilege. Good-bye. Horse-trading? The army's requisitioned the lot from the German Hospital. (..)
    2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9