right (what you are allowed to do or have, especially by law): You have no right to stop me from leaving.
power (the right or authority to do something): The police have the power to stop and search people.
authority (the power to give orders and make decisions): He has the authority to give you permission.
privilege (a right or benefit that is available only to a particular person or group): I had the privilege to use the swimming pool.
prerogative formal (a right or privilege): The president has the prerogative to declare war.
birthright (a right or privilege that a person is entitled by birth): Freedom is our natural birthright.
liberty (the power to think and act freely): I give you the liberty to handle this problem yourself.
