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

  • (..) The breasts are probably fake but by God, those tears are real. How are we gonna fix this Will thing? Do you know what you've just done? You just lost all lapdog privileges. - Excuse me? - No more walkies, no more treats, no more following me around. - l'm not your lapdog. - You back there. (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My Mentor Season: 1 Episode 2