use a prerogative
Frequency: 6.99.5 per million words
to make use of a special right
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- The king decided to use his royal prerogative to pardon the prisoner.
- As the team leader, she could use her prerogative to exercise discretion in this matter.
- Do you think he will use his managerial prerogative to implement the new policy?
- The president chose not to use his prerogative to veto the bill.
- You can use your prerogative to vote as you see fit.
- The board members were advised to use their prerogative responsibly.
- Having achieved seniority, she could now use her prerogative to choose her projects.
- He would often use his prerogative as the eldest son to make decisions.
- If necessary, the judge will use his judicial prerogative to call for a recess.
- The company allowed its employees to use their prerogative to work from home on Fridays.