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

  • (..) I won't. You once spoke to me about intelligence. That it was a gift to be used for the good of mankind. A privilege. These things have turned you into something you're not. Don't listen to them. It was my dream. Sometimes, to do wha's right, (..)
    2004 Spider-Man 2
  • (..) student. He tells me you're brilliant. He also tells me you're lazy. I'm trying to do better. Being brillian's not enough, young man. You have to work hard. Intelligence is not a privilege, i's a gift. And you use it for the good of mankind. You want to try it back there? So is that it? (..)
    2004 Spider-Man 2