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

  • (..) - It's our only chance. We have to try. Come on. I've heard tell of the wonders of Elvish medicine. That was a privilege to witness. Tauriel. Lie still. You cannot be her. She is far away. She is far... (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug