prerogative

Example Sentences

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“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

Legal advice concluded that the royal prerogative which commanded when the flag should be flown in Great Britain was "without legal authority in Northern Ireland".

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

The Fed, however, doesn’t operate solely on the chairman’s prerogative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

For Hoagland’s is a constant prerogative: You know better, Harry.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee