prerogative

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman prerogative (noun), from Latin praerogātīva (“previous verdict; claim, privilege”), noun use of the feminine singular of praerogātīvus (“having first vote; privileged”).

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Synonyms

privilege, perquisite, exclusive right

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