that's my prerogative
that's my right (Recht)
TRANSLATION
prerogative = die Bevorrechtung; das Vorrecht LEO
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
A human rights worker arrested and held in an Uzbekistan psychiatric hospital has said authorities are trying to make her declare herself mentally ill.
After her arrest, Ms Urlayeva was sent for psychiatric tests, but was declared to be in good mental health. The state prosecutor's office then used its PREROGATIVE to send her to the more severe Hospital Number Two, for further psychiatric tests.
(BBC News - 1st October 2005)
Business phrase:
"I have a long-term contract with the company, so it's my prerogative as whether to stay, or to go."
After her arrest, Ms Urlayeva was sent for psychiatric tests, but was declared to be in good mental health. The state prosecutor's office then used its PREROGATIVE to send her to the more severe Hospital Number Two, for further psychiatric tests.
(BBC News - 1st October 2005)
Business phrase:
"I have a long-term contract with the company, so it's my prerogative as whether to stay, or to go."
Did you
know?
pre-ro-ga-tive
1. An exclusive right or privilege held by a person or group, especially a hereditary or official right.
2. The exclusive right and power to command, decide, rule, or judge: the principal's prerogative to suspend a student.
3. A special quality that confers superiority.
Synonyms: right, privilege, prerogative, perquisite, birthright
These nouns apply to something, such as a power or possession, to which one has an established claim.
RIGHT refers to a legally, morally, or traditionally just claim: “I'm a champion for the Rights of Woman” (Maria Edgeworth). “
PRIVILEGE usually suggests a right not enjoyed by everyone: Use of the company jet was a privilege reserved for the top executives.
PREROGATIVE denotes an exclusive right or privilege, as one based on custom, law, or office: It is my prerogative to change my mind.
A PERQUISITE is a privilege or advantage accorded to one by virtue of one's position or the needs of one's employment: “The wardrobe of her niece was the perquisite of her [maid]” (Tobias Smollett).
A BIRTHRIGHT is a right to which one is entitled by birth: Many view gainful employment as a birthright.
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
1. An exclusive right or privilege held by a person or group, especially a hereditary or official right.
2. The exclusive right and power to command, decide, rule, or judge: the principal's prerogative to suspend a student.
3. A special quality that confers superiority.
Synonyms: right, privilege, prerogative, perquisite, birthright
These nouns apply to something, such as a power or possession, to which one has an established claim.
RIGHT refers to a legally, morally, or traditionally just claim: “I'm a champion for the Rights of Woman” (Maria Edgeworth). “
PRIVILEGE usually suggests a right not enjoyed by everyone: Use of the company jet was a privilege reserved for the top executives.
PREROGATIVE denotes an exclusive right or privilege, as one based on custom, law, or office: It is my prerogative to change my mind.
A PERQUISITE is a privilege or advantage accorded to one by virtue of one's position or the needs of one's employment: “The wardrobe of her niece was the perquisite of her [maid]” (Tobias Smollett).
A BIRTHRIGHT is a right to which one is entitled by birth: Many view gainful employment as a birthright.
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
