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

  • (..) energy-efficient subway cars. Watch your step. You will have a nice evening. I need a cleanup crew at st and Central Park West. Revoke Jeff's movement privileges. Have him escorted to the Chambers Street station. And please check the expiration date on the unipod worm tranquillizers. (..)
    2002 Men in Black II