Prerogative Definition
Having a hereditary or official right or privilege.
Other Word Forms of Prerogative
Noun
Origin of Prerogative
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Middle English from Old French from Latin praerogātīva feminine of praerogātīvus asked first from praerogātus past participle of praerogāre to ask before prae- pre- rogāre to ask reg- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Middle English from Old French from Latin praerogātīva feminine of praerogātīvus asked first from praerogātus past participle of praerogāre to ask before prae- pre- rogāre to ask reg- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From the Anglo-Norman noun prerogative, from Latin praerogātÄ«va (“previous verdict; claim, privilege"), noun use of the feminine singular of praerogātÄ«vus (“having first vote; privileged").
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