prerogative

• Nom désignant un droit ou un privilège exclusif dont jouit une personne ou un groupe, souvent en raison de sa position, de son statut ou de son autorité.

A noun referring to a special right, privilege, or advantage that a particular person or group has, often due to their position, status, or authority.

1. Exclusive right or privilegeC1formal

   A right or privilege that belongs to a particular person or group, often due to their position or status.

   Prérogative exclusive

   • It is the president's prerogative to appoint cabinet members.
   • Choosing how to spend your free time is your own prerogative.
   • The board exercised its prerogative to veto the decision.

   Synonymesadvantagebirthrightdueentitlementexemptionimmunityprivilegeright

2. Inherent advantageC1formal

   A special advantage or freedom that someone naturally has.

   Avantage inhérent

   • As a senior member, she had the prerogative to access restricted files.
   • It is the prerogative of the wealthy to afford such luxuries.
   • The manager used his prerogative to approve overtime pay.

   Synonymesadvantagebirthrightentitlementprivilegeright