What does "exclusive right" mean?

The power, granted by the government to persons, to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions (through legal force)

What is a synonym for "exclusive right"?

Common synonyms include: copyright, es exclusivo, patent, patents, perquisite, prerogative.

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Noun

1
The power, granted by the government to persons, to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions (through legal force)
"The company was granted the exclusive right to exploit the oil resources of the province."
2
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) wordnet

"The company was granted the exclusive right to exploit the oil resources of the province."