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

  • (..) a few years down the road... ...and lucky enough to watch your family grow as you honor your oath... ...then you'll understand. But getting old in my corps is a privilege. We die so innocents don't. It's that simple. Once you put on the ring, the life you lived stops being your own. (..)
    2011 Green Lantern: Emerald Knights