prerogative

Example Sentences

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If Compass wants to build its business around private listings, that is its prerogative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

“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 • Jan. 27, 2026

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 • Jan. 26, 2026

Under the provisions of the 1998 Northern Ireland Act, regulations governing the flag had become "a transferred prerogative matter", precluding Her Majesty's "command on flags … having any legal effect in Northern Ireland".

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

It’s the prerogative of moles, after all, which only certain American lifetimes can teach.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee