Governmental Powers

1 words in this vocabulary list

noun a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

adjective relating to a prerogative

  • It is within the president's prerogative to veto a bill passed by Congress.
  • It's totally your prerogative if you want to go out tonight or stay in.
  • I don't know why she feels the need to make decisions for us, it's not her prerogative.
  • Having the last slice of pizza is considered a sacred prerogative in our household.