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

  • (..) - You told me a child did it. But no ordinary child. A child... born in hell. Forged from suffering. Hardened by pain. Not a man from privilege. We got boots on the ground, sir. Just waiting on intel. - You have ID? - Course not. - Well, how can we trust you? (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises