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prerogativa

prerogative; privilege

noun preh-roh-gah-TEE-vah Rare

Origin: From Latin praerogativa (the tribe first to vote), from prae- (before) + rogare (to ask).

Usage Note

Prerogativa denotes an exclusive right or privilege belonging to a person or institution, often by virtue of their role or status. It is a formal term; in everyday speech diritto or privilegio may feel more natural. The plural is regular: prerogative.

Examples

prerogativa del presidente firmare le leggi."

Natural Translation

It is the president's prerogative to sign laws.

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