Prerogative
Word | PREROGATIVE |
Character | 11 |
Hyphenation | pre rog a tive |
Pronunciations | /pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Prerogative"
What do we mean by prerogative?
An exclusive right or privilege held by a person or group, especially a hereditary or official right. synonym: right. noun
The exclusive right and power to command, decide, rule, or judge. noun
Of, arising from, or exercising a prerogative. adjective
To endow with a prerogative.
Called upon to vote first; having the right to vote first.
Entitled to precedence; superior.
Pertaining to, characteristic of, or held by prerogative or privileged right.
The right of voting first; precedence in voting. noun
A peculiar privilege; a characteristic right inhering in one's nature; a special property or quality. noun
Specifically, a privilege inherent in one's office or position; an official right; an exclusive or sovereign privilege, in theory subject to no restriction or interference, but practically often limited by other similar rights or prerogatives; more specifically still, the royal prerogative. noun
Precedence; superiority in power, rank, or quality. noun
In New Jersey, a court held by the chancellor sitting as ordinary in probate and similar causes. noun
An exclusive or peculiar privilege; prior and indefeasible right; fundamental and essential possession; -- used generally of an official and hereditary right which may be asserted without question, and for the exercise of which there is no responsibility or accountability as to the fact and the manner of its exercise. noun
Precedence; preëminence; first rank. noun
A court which formerly had authority in the matter of wills and administrations, where the deceased left bona notabilia, or effects of the value of five pounds, in two or more different dioceses. noun
The office in which wills proved in the Prerogative Court were registered. noun
A hereditary or official right or privilege. noun
A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement. noun
A right, generally noun
A property, attribute or ability which gives one a superiority or advantage over others; an inherent advantage or privilege; a talent. noun
A hereditary or official right or privilege.
A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.
A right, especially when due to one's position or role.
A property, attribute or ability which gives one a superiority or advantage over others; an inherent advantage or privilege; a talent.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Prerogative
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