CEFR C1

prerogative

noun

Meaning

An exclusive right or privilege held by a person or group, often due to their social rank, official position, or status.

Examples

It is the manager's prerogative to decide who gets the promotion.
Choosing what to wear is a personal prerogative that no one should dictate.

Synonyms: right, privilege, entitlement, perquisite

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prerogative (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

Definition

An exclusive right or privilege held by a person or group, often due to their social rank, official position, or status.

Examples

It is the manager's prerogative to decide who gets the promotion.
Choosing what to wear is a personal prerogative that no one should dictate.
The king maintained the royal prerogative to pardon criminals at his own discretion.

Synonyms of prerogative

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