Definition of Prerogative

1. Noun. A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right). "Suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males"

Exact synonyms: Exclusive Right, Perquisite, Privilege
Generic synonyms: Right
Specialized synonyms: Easement, Privilege Of The Floor
Derivative terms: Privilege

Definition of Prerogative

1. n. An exclusive or peculiar privilege; prior and indefeasible right; fundamental and essential possession; -- used generally of an official and hereditary right which may be asserted without question, and for the exercise of which there is no responsibility or accountability as to the fact and the manner of its exercise.

Definition of Prerogative

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prerogative

prerequires
prerequiring
prerequisite
prerequisites
preretirement
prereturn
prereview
prerevisionist
prerevolution
prerinse
prerinsed
prerinses
prerinsing
preriot
prerock
prerogative (current term)
prerogatived
prerogatives
preromantic
prerupt
presa
presage
presaged
presageful
presager
presagers
presages
presaging
presale
presales

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