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   prerogative

   /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

   noun

   • 1. a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class: "in some countries, higher education is predominantly the prerogative of the rich"
   • ▪ the right of the sovereign, which in British law is theoretically subject to no restriction.
   • ▪ a faculty or property distinguishing a person or class: "it's not a female prerogative to feel insecure"

   adjective

   • 1. arising from the prerogative of the Crown (usually delegated to the government or the judiciary) and based in common law rather than statutory law: British "the monarch retained the formal prerogative power to appoint the Prime Minister"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin praerogativa ‘(the verdict of) the political division which was chosen to vote first in the assembly’, feminine (used as noun) of praerogativus ‘asked first’, from prae ‘before’ + rogare ‘ask’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › prerogativePREROGATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   something that certain people are able or allowed to do or have, but is not possible or allowed for everyone: Alex makes all the big decisions - that's his prerogative as company director. Skiing used to be the prerogative of the rich, but now a far wider range of people do it.

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   A prerogative is someone's special right or privilege. As Bobby Brown once sang, "I don't need permission / Make my own decisions / That's my prerogative."

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › prerogativePREROGATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something is the prerogative of a particular person or group, it is a privilege or a power that only they have. It is your prerogative to stop seeing that particular therapist and find another one.

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   The meaning of PREROGATIVE is an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege. How to use prerogative in a sentence. Did you know?

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › prerogativePREROGATIVE - 18 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   prerogative. noun. These are words and phrases related to prerogative. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of prerogative. You have the prerogative of changing your mind. Synonyms. privilege. warrant. right. license. claim. liberty. freedom. advantage. exemption. birthright. rightful power.

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   an exclusive right, privilege, etc., exercised by virtue of rank, office, or the like: the prerogatives of a senator. a right, privilege, etc., limited to a specific person or to persons of a particular category:

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › prerogative_nprerogative, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun prerogative mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun prerogative, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. prerogative has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (Middle English) ecclesiastical law (early 1600s) See meaning & use