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

  • (..) which is the famous building that... - ...got blown up in Independence Day. - What's in there? That's the president's home theatre. Membership has its privileges. Right this way through the double doors, please. There's still lots more to see. You got a visitor. Hey. (..)
    2013 White House Down