PREROGATIVE in a Sentence

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For the sake of policy and representativeness, we need a constitutional amendment to remove this prerogative from the president.

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 Meanings and Examples of PREROGATIVE
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
prerogative
 n.  privilege; unquestionable right; exclusive power to command
Classic Sentence:
1  Nevertheless, it is your undoubted prerogative to confer on whom you please this crown, by the delivery of which to the lady of your choice, the election of to-morrow's Queen will be formal and complete.
Ivanhoe By Walter Scott
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER IX
2  These women at least shall continue to respect the prerogative.
Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXVII
Example Sentence:
1  It is the Prime Minister's prerogative to decide when to call an election.
2  Alex makes all the big decisions - that's his prerogative as company director.
3  The Prime Minister exercised his prerogative to decide when to call an election.
4  For the sake of policy and representativeness, we need a constitutional amendment to remove this prerogative from the president.
5  As if loveliness were not the special prerogative of woman -- her legitimate appanage and heritage!