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
"È prerogativa del presidente firmare le leggi."
Natural Translation
It is the president's prerogative to sign laws.
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