as in right
something to which one has a just claim
it's your prerogative to refuse to attend religious services
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Recent Examples of prerogative
Protecting that energy is your professional prerogative.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Not that Leonard casts judgment; that is neither his prerogative nor his shtick.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Government lawyers say the administration is exercising its prerogative to administer the Immigration and Nationality Act.
—Janie Har, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prerogative
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Not that Leonard casts judgment; that is neither his prerogative nor his shtick.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Government lawyers say the administration is exercising its prerogative to administer the Immigration and Nationality Act.
—Janie Har, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prerogative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerogative
Noun
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Citizens will need to be aware of their rights when getting into an accident.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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From knowing your cancellation rights to riding it out safely, here’s what to know before, during, and after a hurricane potentially impacts your trip.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Noun
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If you are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to revoke or suspend your driving privilege.—
Sarah Linn
July 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
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Health systems and clinicians: Make culturally responsive supportive care a standard, not a privilege.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 July 2025
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“Prerogative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerogative. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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