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

  • (..) never would have been able to identify the fingerprints of string theory in the aftermath of the big bang. My apologies. What's your plan? It's just a privilege to watch your mind at work. Come on,we have a combined iq of . We should be able what do you think their combined iq is? (..)
    2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1