prerogative
[/prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/]
nounfemininepl: prerogativas
prerogativa
1. A right or privilege exclusively reserved for a particular person or group, especially one based on rank or position
It is the president's prerogative to veto legislation.
É prerogativa do presidente vetar a legislação.
2. A distinctive or exclusive right or privilege that comes with a particular office or status
The queen's prerogative includes the power to dissolve parliament.
A prerogativa da rainha inclui o poder de dissolver o parlamento.
3. A special advantage or advantage that one person or group has over others
Free parking is a prerogative of senior citizens in this city.
Estacionamento gratuito é uma prerogativa dos idosos nesta cidade.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'prerogative' is primarily used in formal, legal, and political discourse. In the USA, it is frequently used when discussing presidential powers and constitutional rights. In Brazil, it is commonly used in legal documents and formal political discussions. The term carries a formal, somewhat elevated tone and is less common in everyday casual conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
it is one's prerogative to do something (é direito/prerogativa de alguém fazer algo)
within one's prerogative (dentro da prerogativa de alguém)
the royal prerogative (a prerogativa real)
executive prerogative (prerogativa executiva)
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