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

  • (..) for you to break Anatoly Solovyev's spacewalking record. It seems like you're gonna be left... - Seventy-five minutes shy? Never crossed my mind. Matt... it's been a privilege. - Right back at you, Houston. Enjoy your last walk. Am I a go to assist Dr. Stone in removing the panel? (..)
    2013 Gravity