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prerogative
[pri-rog-uh-tiv, puh-rog-]
noun
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.
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.
Obsolete.precedence.
adjective
having or exercising a prerogative.
pertaining to, characteristic of, or existing by virtue of a prerogative.
prerogative
/ ɪˈɒɡəɪ /
noun
an exclusive privilege or right exercised by a person or group of people holding a particular office or hereditary rank
any privilege or right
a power, privilege, or immunity restricted to a sovereign or sovereign government
adjective
having or able to exercise a prerogative
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of prerogative1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of prerogative1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He accused the judges of “needlessly upending critical immigration policies that are carefully calibrated to deter illegal entry, vitiating core Executive Branch prerogatives, and undoing democratically approved policies that featured heavily in the November election.”
Every president inherits his predecessor's appointees, but has the prerogative to replace them.
"If, due to anti-Israel obsession and domestic political considerations, the British government is willing to harm the British economy - that is its own prerogative," he added.
An Israeli foreign ministry spokesperson responded: "If, due to anti-Israel obsession and domestic political considerations, the British government is willing to harm the British economy — that is its own prerogative."
The polls have looked at Trump's gross abuse of power in some ways, such as the administration potentially ignoring court orders and congressional prerogatives, and majorities really don't like it.
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