as in right
something to which one has a just claim
it's your prerogative to refuse to attend religious services
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Recent Examples of prerogative
The invocation of self-evident truths and inherent rights is a warrant for the destruction of existing order, a rhetorical erasure not only of the divine right of kings but also, more generally, of the prerogatives of power.
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New York Times,
9 June 2026
Johnson pushed back against Pulte's critics -- arguing that the president has the prerogative to choose his Cabinet while stressing that the president told reporters that Pulte would serve on an acting basis -- up to 210 days without Senate confirmation.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
Experts have long maintained that Republican power grabs have thwarted the will of North Carolina voters, removing the Democratic governor’s control or partial control over numerous boards, entities and executive prerogatives and leaving him the nation’s weakest.
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Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
5 June 2026
Asked if next year — and a possible Democratic majority — might be too late for regulatory action, Lieu said states would have the prerogative.
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Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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New York Times,
9 June 2026
Johnson pushed back against Pulte's critics -- arguing that the president has the prerogative to choose his Cabinet while stressing that the president told reporters that Pulte would serve on an acting basis -- up to 210 days without Senate confirmation.
—
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Experts have long maintained that Republican power grabs have thwarted the will of North Carolina voters, removing the Democratic governor’s control or partial control over numerous boards, entities and executive prerogatives and leaving him the nation’s weakest.
—
Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
5 June 2026
Asked if next year — and a possible Democratic majority — might be too late for regulatory action, Lieu said states would have the prerogative.
—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerogative
Noun
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The sheen is light as a feather, blends like a dream, and at SPF 50, is a serious sunscreen in its own right.
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On the surface, the Supreme Court’s June 30 opinion upholding state laws barring transgender girls from women’s and girl’s sports teams looks like a victory for women’s rights.
Noun
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The rhythm and schedule of a World Cup does not allow England such privileges.
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For Catherine, most of these dietary rules are about practicality rather than privilege.
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“Prerogative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerogative. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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