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prerogative prerogative /prɪˈrɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ aep /-ˈrɑː.ɡə.t̬ɪv/ noun [C usually singular] FORMAL ► F0 something that certain people are able or allowed to do or have, but is not possible or allowed for everyone: » Alex makes all the big decisions - that's his prerogative as company director.» Skiing used to be the prerogative of the rich, but now a far wider range of people do it.» the Royal Prerogative (= the special rights of the ruling king or queen)Thesaurus+: ↑Allowing and permitting |