prerogative

Meanings

Noun

• A hereditary or official right or privilege.
• A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.
• A right, especially when due to one's position or role.
• A property, attribute or ability which gives one a superiority or advantage over others; an inherent advantage or privilege; a talent.

Adjective

• Having a hereditary or official right or privilege.

Origin

• From Anglo-Norman prerogative, from Latin praerogātīva ("previous verdict; claim, privilege"), noun use of the feminine singular of praerogātīvus.