prerogative
C1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
FormalRegister
General noun
A special right or privilege belonging to a particular person or office.
Declaring war remained the sovereign's ancient prerogative.
Medicine noun
A right or privilege belonging to a particular person or role.
Deciding on discharge readiness remained the treating consultant's prerogative.
Law noun
A discretionary power historically vested in the Crown and exercised without statutory authority.
The making of treaties remains an exercise of the royal prerogative, subject to limited judicial review.
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