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pre·rog·a·tive /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/ n. | a.
I n.
1. 独有的权利(或权力)，特权
Culture is no longer the prerogative of the rich. 文化不再是有钱人垄断的权利了。
Voting is the prerogative of adult citizens. 选举权是成年公民的特权。
2. (国家首脑的)至高权力；君权；职权
the prerogative of mercy 赦免权
3. (对后续投票起导向作用的)首先投票权
4. (独特的)优点；(天赋的)优势
Reason and conscience are man's prerogatives. 理智与良心是人类独有的。
Diplomacy is not necessarily a masculine prerogative. 外交手腕未必是男子的特长。
5. 〈废〉领先，突出
II a.
1. 特权的；因特权而有的；行使特权的
prerogative right 特权
2. 【律】特权法院的；遗嘱验证法院的
3. (古罗马时代)有首先投票权的
[L < praerogātīva privilege, 原义： group with the right to vote first < praerogāre to ask before < PRE- + rogāre to ask, beg for] |