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

  • (..) ZPD's very first rabbit officer... Judy Hopps. Assistant Mayor Bellwether, her badge. - Oh, yes! - Thank you. Judy, it is my great privilege to officially assign you to the heart of Zootopia... precinct One. City center. - Congratulations Officer Hopps. - I won't let you down. This has been... (..)
    2016 Zootopia