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Prerogative

🔄 Synonyms of "Prerogative"

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privilegenoun(countable) A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.
perquisitenoun(chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
exclusive rightnoun(law) The power, granted by the government to persons, to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions (through legal force)

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exclusive rightnoun(law) The power, granted by the government to persons, to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions (through legal force)
perquisitenoun(chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
privilegenoun(countable) A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.
privilegedHaving special privileges.
jurisdictionnounThe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
droitnoun(law) A legal right or entitlement.
authoritynoun(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
purviewnounScope or range of interest or control.
lawnoun(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
wardshipnoun(chiefly law) The state of being a ward of someone.
domainnounA field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise.
claimnounA new statement of something one believes to be the truth, usually when the statement has yet to be verified or without valid evidence provided.
responsibilitynounA duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.
competencenoun(uncountable) The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
virtuenoun(uncountable) Accordance with moral principles; conformity of behaviour or thought with the strictures of morality; good moral conduct.
concessionairenounone who holds a concession or a right granted (for example, by the government) to conduct a certain business
functionnounWhat something does or is used for.
attributionnounThe act of attributing something.
concessionnounThe act of conceding.
advantagenoun(countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.

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