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

  • (..) needs resurfacing. I need a dozen volunteers for a week's work. As you know... ...special detail carries with it special privileges. It was outdoor detail... ...and May is one damned fine month to be working outdoors. Stay in line there. More than a hundred men (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption