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prerogative.

A right, especially when due to one's position or role.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/UK/pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/US/pəˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/US
  1. A right, especially when due to one's position or role.

  2. A right, especially when due to one's position or role. An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege.

  3. A right, especially when due to one's position or role. An exclusive 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.

    Despite being a constitutional monarchy, the British sovereign still retain many royal prerogatives.
  4. A property, attribute or ability which gives one a superiority or advantage over others; an inherent advantage or privilege; a talent.

Where this word comes from

From Anglo-Norman prerogative (noun), from Latin praerogātīva (“previous verdict; claim, privilege”), noun use of the feminine singular of praerogātīvus (“having first vote; privileged”).

adj/pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/UK/pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/US/pəˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/US
  1. Having a hereditary or official right or privilege.

  2. Characterized by lawless state actions, as in a prerogative state.

Where this word comes from

From Anglo-Norman prerogative (noun), from Latin praerogātīva (“previous verdict; claim, privilege”), noun use of the feminine singular of praerogātīvus (“having first vote; privileged”).

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