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Prerogative

usgb/prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv/Volume
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Inherent Power

Prerogative often implies a power that is not questioned or challenged.

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The queen exercised her prerogative to dissolve parliament.
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Special Cases

Prerogative is specifically for rights unique to a person or group, not general rights.

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The manager's prerogative includes overriding certain decisions.
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Legal Context

Often used in legal or formal contexts where specific rights are granted.

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Under this law, it's the government's prerogative to regulate trade.
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