prerogative
/ˈpɝˈɑɡətɪv/
a right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
prerogative in a sentence
“Declaring war is a prerogative of Congress.”
Origin of prerogative
Latin praerogativus (asked first to vote), from prae- (before) + rogare (to ask)
Related Words
mandate
an official order or commission; authority granted by voters
edict
an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
decree
an official order issued by a legal authority
dictate
an order or principle that must be obeyed
fiat
a formal authorization or decree; an arbitrary order
usurp
to take a position of power illegally or by force