Etymology

prerogative

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Today it means: A right, especially when due to one's position or role. Full definition →

Anglo-Norman prerogative ← Latin praerogātīva
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  1. Latin · derived frompraerogātīva“previous verdict; claim, privilege”
  2. Anglo-Norman · derived fromprerogative
  3. English todayprerogative

From Anglo-Norman prerogative (noun), from Latin praerogātīva (“previous verdict; claim, privilege”), noun use of the feminine singular of praerogātīvus (“having first vote; privileged”).

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