Definition of: prerogative

(pri·rog′ə·tiv) noun
1. An indefeasible and unquestionable right belonging to a person or body of persons by virtue of position or relation, and exercised without control or accountability; specifically, a hereditary or official right: the royal prerogative.
2. Hence, any characteristic and generally recognized privilege peculiar to a person or class: It is a woman's prerogative to change her mind.
3. Precedence; preeminence. See synonyms under RIGHT.
—adjective Of or pertaining to a prerogative; possessing or held by prerogative. [<OF <L praerogativa right of voting first <praerogatus, pp. of praerogare ask before another <prae- before + rogare ask]