apanage
nounmasculineformal/ɐpɐˈnaʒu/rare
a·pa·ná·gio
Definition
A prerogative, right, or special attribute inherent to an office, title, or social condition; an income or property granted to a member of the royal family.
The right to veto was the apanage of the king.
Luxury cars are often seen as the apanage of the wealthy.
Common collocations
royal apanageprerogative of the office
Etymology
Do francês apanage, por sua vez do latim medieval 'apanagium'.