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

  • (..) Dr Lecter, I brought an affidavit guaranteeing your new rights. You'll wanna read it before I sign. I won't waste your time or Catherine's time, bargaining for petty privileges. Clarice Starling and that awful Jack Crawford have wasted far too much time. I only pray they haven't (..)
    1991 The Silence of the Lambs