prerrogativa

prerogative

noun preh-rroh-gah-TEE-bah Rare

Origin: From Latin praerogativa, a tribe called first to vote, from prae- 'before' + rogare 'to ask.'

Also means

privilege

Usage Note

Prerrogativa denotes an exclusive right or privilege attached to a position or role, often in formal, legal, or political contexts: prerrogativas del cargo (perquisites of office). It is slightly more formal than privilegio and usually implies an institutional or official entitlement.

Examples

"El indulto es una prerrogativa del ejecutivo."

Natural Translation

A pardon is a prerogative of the executive.

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