Prerogatives: meaning, definitions and examples
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prerogatives
[ prɪˈrɒɡ.ə.tɪvz ]
rights and privileges
Prerogatives are special rights or privileges that belong to a particular person or group, usually because of their position or status.
Synonyms
advantages, privileges, rights
Examples of usage
- The president has certain prerogatives that allow him to make important decisions.
- As a senior manager, she enjoys certain prerogatives that junior staff do not have.
Translations
Translations of the word "prerogatives" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prerrogativas
🇮🇳 विशेषाधिकार
🇩🇪 Vorrechte
🇮🇩 hak istimewa
🇺🇦 прерогативи
🇵🇱 prerogatywy
🇯🇵 特権
🇫🇷 prérogatives
🇪🇸 prerrogativas
🇹🇷 imtiyazlar
🇰🇷 특권
🇸🇦 امتيازات
🇨🇿 prerogativy
🇸🇰 prerogatívy
🇨🇳 特权
🇸🇮 prerogative
🇮🇸 forréttindi
🇰🇿 артықшылықтар
🇬🇪 პრეროგატივები
🇦🇿 prerogativlər
🇲🇽 prerrogativas
Word origin
The word 'prerogative' originated from the Latin word 'praerogativa', meaning 'previous choice' or 'previous vote'. In ancient Rome, the term referred to the right of a soldier to cast his vote before the rest of the army. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify a special right or privilege. The concept of prerogatives has been present in various societies throughout history, often associated with ruling classes or individuals in positions of power.