prerogative

/pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv//pəˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/

noun

  1. 1

    A hereditary or official right or privilege.

  2. 2

    A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.

  3. 3

    A right, especially when due to one's position or role.

  4. 4

    A property, attribute or ability which gives one a superiority or advantage over others; an inherent advantage or privilege; a talent.

adjective

  1. 1

    Having a hereditary or official right or privilege.

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