use a prerogative

Frequency: 6.99.5 per million words

to make use of a special right

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Examples (10)

  • 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.