prerogative

Definitions

A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

A special power or privilege held by a sovereign or government.

Examples

It is the director's prerogative to decide which actors are cast in the film.

She felt that it was her prerogative to change her mind whenever she pleased.

Synonyms

privilege right entitlement advantage birthright due exemption

Antonyms

restriction prohibition disadvantage duty obligation burden limitation