van·tage 
(văntĭj)
(văntĭj)n.
1.
a. An advantage in a competition or conflict; superiority.
b. A position, condition, or opportunity that is likely to provide superiority or an advantage.
2. A vantage point.
3. Sports An advantage.
[Middle English, from Anglo-Norman, short for Old French avantage, advantage; see ADVANTAGE.]