Prerogative
/prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/
Definitions
- (n.) A special right or privilege exclusive to an individual or class, especially a sovereign or government, exempt from usual laws or liabilities.
The monarch exercised her royal prerogative to dissolve parliament.
- (n.) An inherent right or power held by a public office or official, often relating to discretionary authority.
The president's prerogative allows vetoing certain legislation.
Forms
- prerogatives
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'prerogative' often refers to rights inherent to sovereignty or executive offices; clarity arises by specifying the scope and limits of such powers in statutes or case law.
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