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Prerogative Meaning in English

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/ˈpɝˈɑɡətɪv/, /pɹɪˈɹɑɡətɪv/
pruh-RAH-guh-tiv
/pɹɪɹˈɒɡətˌɪv/
pri-ROG-uh-tiv

释义

A prerogative is an exclusive right or privilege that belongs to a particular person or group, often because of their position or role.

用法与细微差别

'Prerogative' is formal and often used in legal, official, or organizational contexts: 'manager's prerogative.' Not interchangeable with 'right' in all cases — a 'prerogative' suggests a unique or special privilege. Common phrases: 'It's my prerogative.'

例句

It is the president's prerogative to appoint judges.

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Choosing the team leader is the manager's prerogative.

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Wearing casual clothes to work is his prerogative as the boss.

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If you want to leave early, that's your prerogative.

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Parents have the prerogative to decide what’s best for their children.

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It’s not up to us—changing the policy is the company’s prerogative.

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