an exclusive right, privilege, etc., exercised by virtue of rank, office, or the like

the prerogatives of a senator.

a right, privilege, etc., limited to a specific person or to persons of a particular category

It was the teacher's prerogative to stop the discussion.

a power, immunity, or the like restricted to a sovereign government or its representative

The royal prerogative exempts the king from taxation.

Obsolete . precedence.

having or exercising a prerogative.

pertaining to, characteristic of, or existing by virtue of a prerogative.

noun

duty , obligation

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advantage , appanage , authority , birthright , choice , claim , droit , due , exemption , immunity , liberty , perquisite , sanction , titlenotes:a privilege is a right that may be extended to a group or a number of people; a prerogative is a right that , customarily , is vested in a single person , right , command , control , domination , dominion , jurisdiction , mastery , might , power , sovereignty , sway , gift , grant , option , preeminence , privilege