Definition of "prerogatives" [prerogatives]

• Plural form of prerogative. (noun)

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• "If DOMA's direct interference with state prerogatives is beyond federal power, then perhaps any or all of these programs are vulnerable -- and unconstitutional -- to the extent they interfere with state policies regarding family formation as well."
• "Establishing man from the outset in God's likeness, each of these prerogatives is meant to grow and unfold until the divine resemblance is brought to perfection."
• "Bush has taken the opposite approach and for all his swagger and protectiveness of executive prerogatives is becoming a disturbing study in lassitude in the executive branch."