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

  • (..) Professor Nash. It's good to have you here, John. Thank you. - It's an honor, sir. - Thank you very much. A privilege, Professor. Professor. - Nicely done, John. - Thank you, Tom. Thank you. Thank you. (..)
    2001 A Beautiful Mind