Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prerogative
noun
/prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/
Definition
A right or privilege exclusive to an individual or class.
Examples
- It is the president’s prerogative to make final decisions on national security.
- As a parent, it is your prerogative to decide what is best for your children.
- The manager has the prerogative to hire and fire employees as he sees fit.
Meaning
Prerogative refers to a special right or advantage that one particular person or group has, which others do not. It often refers to privileges held by a person in a position of power.
Synonyms
- Privilege
- Right
- Entitlement
- Authority
