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prerogative

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"Special right"

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11 lettersPronunciation /pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/Part of speech nounSorted aeegioprrtvStarts with PEnds with E1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)

Word origin

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

Used in a sentence

  • Despite being a constitutional monarchy, the British sovereign still retain many royal prerogatives.
  • I hear my chair in the hall; and to keep Lord Marchmont waiting, when he has announced his intention of supping at home, far exceeds my prerogative; so good night, dearest, you will either see or hear from me to-morrow.
  • "Ah, that's your prerogative as an Intelligence officer, Jimmy. But it's been your prerogative for weeks, months, and nothing has happened, as I told you […]"

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