Power or right to make or enforce rules or give orders; or a position having such power or right.
A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
Persons, regarded collectively, who occupy official positions of power; police or law enforcement.
Official permission; authorisation to act in some capacity on behalf of a ruling entity.
A government-owned agency that runs a revenue-generating activity for public benefit.
Status as a trustworthy source of information, reputation for mastery or expertise; or claim to such status or reputation.
A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.
A right, especially when due to one's position or role.
A hereditary or official right or privilege.
A property, attribute or ability which gives one a superiority or advantage over others; an inherent advantage or privilege; a talent.
Characterized by lawless state actions, as in a prerogative state.
Having a hereditary or official right or privilege.