prerogative

2 definitions • 4 examples

something that certain people are able or allowed to do or have, but is not possible or allowed for everyone:

Alex makes all the big decisions - that's his prerogative as company director.

Skiing used to be the prerogative of the rich, but now a far wider range of people do it.

the Royal Prerogative (= the special rights of the ruling king or queen)

a special advantage that allows some people the freedom to do or have something that is not possible or allowed for everyone:

It’s the president’s prerogative to nominate judges who share his political philosophy.