prerogative — an exclusive right or privilege held by a particular person or group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an exclusive right or privilege held by a particular person or group
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv/
Korean meaning: 특권, 전유물, 독점적 권리
Korean pronunciation: 프리**라**거티브
Example Sentences
- It's a woman's prerogative to change her mind about her outfit seventeen times before going out.
- The CEO claimed it was his prerogative to use the company jet for personal vacations.
- As the birthday girl, it's my prerogative to eat cake for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
prerogative
NOUN//prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv//
an exclusive right or privilege held by a particular person or group
Exclusive royal privilege and authority
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Origin
From Latin 'praerogativa', derived from 'praerogativus' meaning 'asked first' or 'having the right to vote first'. This comes from 'prae-' (before) and 'rogare' (to ask or request).
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“It's a woman's prerogative to change her mind about her outfit seventeen times before going out.”
“The CEO claimed it was his prerogative to use the company jet for personal vacations.”
“As the birthday girl, it's my prerogative to eat cake for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”
“Parliament questioned the monarch's use of royal prerogative in recent decisions.”
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