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PREROGATIVE

(noun, adj.)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Prerogative.

How to pronounce prerogative:

US

Prerogative - as a noun

A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)

Example: "Suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exclusive rightperquisite21privilege15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
right9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prerogative - as an adjective

Having a hereditary or official right or privilege.

Example Sentences

"It is my prerogative to choose how to spend my free time."
"As the team captain, it is his prerogative to make the final decision."
"She believes that wearing a hat indoors is her prerogative."
"The king exercised his prerogative to grant pardons."
"It is not within your prerogative to dictate what others should believe."
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Word Game Points

Is PREROGATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prerogative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PREROGATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PREROGATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prerogative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREROGATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PREROGATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prerogative is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREROGATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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