prerogative
Example Sentences
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If Compass wants to build its business around private listings, that is its prerogative.
Of course, raising prices is a restaurant owner’s prerogative; many have no choice if they want to stay in business these days.
“It’s always gonna be my prerogative as editor of this newsroom to say that I want more information, and to push to get more information,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
He added that he was increasing tariff rates "because the Korean Legislature hasn't enacted our Historic Trade Agreement, which is their prerogative."
From Barron's
"Some people will never want to disclose their menopausal status at work, no matter how compassionate or supportive their organisation is, and that is absolutely their prerogative," she adds.
From BBC
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