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.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,117, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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