prerogative

  1. Noun.  A hereditary or official right or privilege.
  2. Noun.  A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.
  3. Noun.  A right, generally.
  4. Noun.  A property, attribute or ability which gives one a superiority or advantage over others; an inherent advantage or privilege; a talent.
  5. Adjective.  Having a hereditary or official right or privilege.

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