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- DictionaryPre·rog·a·tive/p(r)əˈräɡədiv/
noun
- 1. a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class: "owning an automobile was still the prerogative of the rich"
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"
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.
prerogative. noun. /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/. /prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv/. (formal) a right or advantage belonging to a particular person or group because of their importance or social position. In many countries education is still the prerogative of the rich.
Definitions of prerogative. noun. a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) “suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males”. synonyms: exclusive right, perquisite, privilege. see more.
something that you have the right to do because of who you are: Alex makes the decisions - that's his prerogative as company director. (Definition of prerogative from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Feb 2, 2024 · prerogative (plural prerogatives) An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege. A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement . Despite being a constitutional monarchy, the British sovereign still retain many royal prerogatives. A right, especially when due to one's ...
6 days ago · 1. an exclusive privilege or right exercised by a person or group of people holding a particular office or hereditary rank. 2. any privilege or right. 3. a power, privilege, or immunity restricted to a sovereign or sovereign government. adjective. 4. having or able to exercise a prerogative. Collins English Dictionary.
a right, privilege, etc., limited to a specific person or to persons of a particular category: It was the teacher's prerogative to stop the discussion. a power, immunity, or the like restricted to a sovereign government or its representative: The royal prerogative exempts the king from taxation.
