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

  • (..) if I'm not gracious. But you see, I am a Czechoslovakian. You were a Czechoslovakian. Now you're a subject of the German Reich. I've never accepted that privilege. And I'm now on French soil. I'd like to discuss some matters arising... ...from your presence on French soil. (..)
    1942 Casablanca