Plural of prerogative

regular plural

The plural of prerogative is prerogatives.

Forms of prerogative

Despite being a constitutional monarchy, the British sovereign still retain many royal prerogatives.
The prerogatives which the Spartans have allowed their kings are the following.1942, “Erato”, in George Rawlinson, transl., The Persian Wars, translation of original by Herodotus. From the entry chine
"One might postulate at this point that persons suffer from theophobia, contempt for one thought to usurp their prerogatives.2005, Morris A. Inch, Elder Brother: A Christian Alternative to Anti-Semitism, page 81. From the entry theophobia
For the time being the BCC had won, but the unions recovered quickly and prelockout conditions concerning wage rates and craft prerogatives again prevailed.2009, Dominic A. Pacyga, Chicago: a biography, page 151. From the entry prelockout
In comparison with his imperial power the influence and prerogatives of presidents, prime ministers, and kings of states, are limited and trivial.1920, Mathew Carey, World Call, Men and Millions Movement, page 26. From the entry supergod

noun A right, especially when due to one's position or role.
noun An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege.
noun A right or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.

What is the plural of prerogative?: The plural of prerogative is prerogatives.
Is prerogative countable?: Prerogative is a countable noun.

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