Definition of prerogative

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of prerogative is as below...

Prerogative (n.) Precedence; preeminence; first rank.

Lern More About Prerogative

Prerogatived :: Prerogatived (a.) Endowed with a prerogative, or exclusive privilege..
Accroach :: Accroach (v. t.) To usurp, as jurisdiction or royal prerogatives..
Regale :: Regale (n.) A prerogative of royalty.
Royal :: Royal (a.) Kingly; pertaining to the crown or the sovereign; suitable for a king or queen; regal; as, royal power or prerogative; royal domains; the royal family; royal state..
Purveyance :: Purveyance (n.) A providing necessaries for the sovereign by buying them at an appraised value in preference to all others, and oven without the owner's consent. This was formerly a royal prerogative, but has long been abolished..
Mandatary :: Mandatary (n.) One to whom a command or charge is given; hence, specifically, a person to whom the pope has, by his prerogative, given a mandate or order for his benefice..
Prerogative :: Prerogative (n.) Precedence; preeminence; first rank.
Singularity :: Singularity (n.) Possession of a particular or exclusive privilege, prerogative, or distinction..
Preemption :: Preemption (n.) The privilege or prerogative formerly enjoyed by the king of buying provisions for his household in preference to others.
Regalism :: Regalism (n.) The doctrine of royal prerogative or supremacy.
Coshering :: Coshering (n.) A feudal prerogative of the lord of the soil entitling him to lodging and food at his tenant's house.
Grace :: Grace (n.) The prerogative of mercy execised by the executive, as pardon..
Faculty :: Faculty (n.) Power; prerogative or attribute of office.
Regalian :: Regalian (a.) Pertaining to regalia; pertaining to the royal insignia or prerogatives.
Suspension :: Suspension (n.) Of a person in respect of the exercise of his office, powers, prerogative, etc.; as, the suspension of a student or of a clergyman..
Assertion :: Assertion (n.) Maintenance; vindication; as, the assertion of one's rights or prerogatives..
Assault :: Assault (n.) A violent onset or attack with moral weapons, as words, arguments, appeals, and the like; as, to make an assault on the prerogatives of a prince, or on the constitution of a government..
Prerogatively :: Prerogatively (adv.) By prerogative.
Privilege :: Privilege (n.) A peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity not enjoyed by others or by all; special enjoyment of a good, or exemption from an evil or burden; a prerogative; advantage; franchise..
Prerogative :: Prerogative (n.) An exclusive or peculiar privilege; prior and indefeasible right; fundamental and essential possession; -- used generally of an official and hereditary right which may be asserted without question, and for the exercise of which there is no responsibility or accountability as to the fact and the manner of its exercise..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us