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

  • (..) Now. most ot you lost all your cigarettes to Mr. McMurphy... ...not to mention a tidy sum ot money to Mr. McMurphy. And that's why... ...your tub room privileges have been suspended... ...and your cigarettes have been rationed. Mr. Martini? How are we going to win our money back? (..)
    1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest