Prerogative
(noun)
- A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.
- An exclusive right to exercise a particular power or privilege.
- A right or privilege that is considered to be appropriate or traditional for a particular person or group.
Origin:
The word prerogative comes from the latin word praerogativa, meaning "a privilege" and it has been in use since the 16th century.
Examples:
- It is the prerogative of the President to grant pardons.
- The company's management has the prerogative to make decisions.
- It is the prerogative of the board of directors to approve or reject the proposal.
- It's his prerogative to change his mind.
- It is the prerogative of the jury to decide the verdict.