A special right or advantage that someone has because of their position or status; something that only certain people are allowed to do.
From Latin 'praerogativa' meaning 'asked first,' from 'prae' (before) and 'rogare' (to ask). In Roman times, certain citizens got to vote first, giving them unique power.
Kings claimed lots of prerogatives—like the 'divine right' to rule—but history shows that when governments actually listen to regular people instead, societies do better!
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