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Prerogative

noun / pri-ROG-uh-tiv / Medium
Meaning

An exclusive right or privilege held by a particular person or institution, especially by virtue of office or rank

Origin / Etymology

Latin praerogativa (asked first, having precedence), from prae- (before) + rogare (to ask)

Synonyms
Privilege Entitlement Right
Antonyms
Obligation Duty Liability
Example Sentence
"The appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff remains the executive prerogative of the Union Cabinet."
🎯 UPSC Usage

GS2 Polity: discretionary powers of constitutional functionaries (President, Governor, Speaker); also GS2 IR for sovereign prerogatives in foreign policy.

Relevant Subjects
Polity
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