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
Successfully arguing an insanity defense, the prerogative of any defendant, is a difficult hurdle.
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Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The district judge declined her jurisdictional prerogatives, saying that the case was too serious to be settled in a magistrates’ court and must be heard by a Crown Court, which deals with the most severe criminal offenses.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
That goal neatly aligns with the record industry’s shifting prerogatives.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
And if Kristina wants to award the million dollars to someone who remembers her husband’s name — Richie, by the way — then that's her prerogative.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
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Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The district judge declined her jurisdictional prerogatives, saying that the case was too serious to be settled in a magistrates’ court and must be heard by a Crown Court, which deals with the most severe criminal offenses.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
That goal neatly aligns with the record industry’s shifting prerogatives.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
And if Kristina wants to award the million dollars to someone who remembers her husband’s name — Richie, by the way — then that's her prerogative.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerogative
Noun
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Members of Congress have for months been denied their lawful right to inspect detention facilities in Minnesota, New Jersey, Florida and California.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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The underlying lawsuit, filed in December, alleges that federal officers violated the First and Fourth Amendment rights of six protesters.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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The move from Royal Lodge follows Charles stripping his brother of all of his royal titles and privileges back in October, rendering him a commoner.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jayda was a cherished member of our school community—deeply loved by her peers, teachers, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Prerogative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerogative. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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