Cryptic crossword clue
Right in power with right backing Argentinian and US politician 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PREROGATIVE

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Right" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case right = prerogative.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PREROGATIVE mean?

PREROGATIVE noun
  1. A hereditary or official right or privilege.
  2. A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.
  3. A right, especially when due to one's position or role.
  4. A property, attribute or ability which gives one a superiority or advantage over others; an inherent advantage or privilege; a talent.
PREROGATIVE adjective
  1. Having a hereditary or official right or privilege.

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