Prerogative: meaning, definitions and examples

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prerogative

 

[ prษชหˆrษ‘หษกษ™tษชv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

special right

A prerogative is a special right or privilege that is exclusive to a particular individual or group. It often pertains to the authority or power that a leader possesses, enabling them to make decisions without requiring approval from others. Prerogatives can manifest in various forms, such as legal rights, constitutional privileges, or certain powers within organizations. The term reflects a sense of entitlement and often signifies an advantage or authority not shared by others.

Synonyms

authority, entitlement, privilege, right.

Examples of usage

  • The president exercised his prerogative to veto the bill.
  • As the CEO, she had the prerogative to make major company decisions.
  • It is his prerogative to choose where to allocate resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "prerogative" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prerrogativa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅ‡เคทเคพเคงเคฟเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prerogative

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ prerogatif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะตั€ะพะณะฐั‚ะธะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prerogatywa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰นๆจฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prerogative

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prerrogativa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayrฤฑcalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠน๊ถŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู…ุชูŠุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prerogativa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prerogativa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰นๆƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prerogativa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forrรฉttindi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ั‹า›ัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prerogativ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prerrogativa

Etymology

The term 'prerogative' originates from the Latin word 'prerogativa', which referred to a special right or privilege. It is derived from 'praerogare', meaning 'to ask beforehand', which indicates a level of anticipatory privilege or entitlement. In the Middle Ages, the word was often associated with the special powers of monarchy, particularly in relation to decisions about laws and governance that were exclusive to the sovereign. Over time, 'prerogative' has evolved to include various forms of authority and rights within different contexts, including law, politics, and business. Today, it signifies an exclusive privilege enjoyed by an individual or institution that sets them apart from others, reflecting a historical legacy of power and entitlement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,752, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.