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Prerog.

Prerog. is the abbreviation of prerogative.

Meaning of prerogative

Noun

prerogative (plural prerogatives)

  1. A right, especially when due to one's position or role.
    • I hear my chair in the hall; and to keep Lord Marchmont waiting, when he has announced his intention of supping at home, far exceeds my prerogative; so good night, dearest, you will either see or hear from me to-morrow.1837, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], “Reminiscences”, in Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides. […], volume II, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, page 206
    1. An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege.
    2. A right or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.
      • Despite being a constitutional monarchy, the British sovereign still retain many royal prerogatives.
  2. A property, attribute or ability which gives one a superiority or advantage over others; an inherent advantage or privilege; a talent.

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Questions about Prerog.

What is Prerog. the abbreviation of?
Prerog. is the abbreviation of prerogative.

Words near Prerog. in the dictionary

  1. prerinsing
  2. preriot
  3. prerisk
  4. Prerna
  5. prerock
  6. Prerog.
  7. prerogatival
  8. prerogative
  9. prerogative court
  10. prerogative courts
  11. prerogative state

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