Question
Each of the following questions presents a word in
bold, followed by three sentences using that word. The word may be used correctly or incorrectly in each sentence. Select which sentence(s) use the word correctly by marking the option that corresponds to your answer. Prerogative (I) The decision to cancel the meeting was entirely within his prerogative, as he was the CEO. (II) Like souvenirs from prerogative past they being a narrative of a journey from innocence to experience. (III) The mechanics of the process are quite prerogative.ÂSolution
"Prerogative" refers to a special right or privilege that is exclusive to a particular person or group, often based on their position or authority. It can also refer to the right to make decisions independently, usually without interference. It has a formal or authoritative tone and suggests a power that is inherent due to someone's role or status.
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