prorogue

[proh-rohg]

verb (used with object)

prorogued, proroguing 

1. to discontinue a session of (the British Parliament or a similar body).

   Synonyms: suspend

2. to defer or postpone, or to extend past the end of a term, as a lease or other contract.

prorogue

/ prəˈrəʊɡ, ˌprəʊrəˈɡeɪʃən /

verb

1. to discontinue the meetings of (a legislative body) without dissolving it

Other Word Forms

• prorogation noun
• unprorogued adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prorogue¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; from late Middle English proroge, from Latin prōrogāre “to prolong, protract, defer,” literally, “to ask publicly,” equivalent to prō- pro- ¹ + rogāre “to ask, propose”

Word History and Origins

Origin of prorogue¹

C15: from Latin prorogāre literally: to ask publicly, from prō- in public + rogāre to ask

Example Sentences

While the Liberal Party holds its internal contest, parliament is prorogued until March 24.

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Canada's parliament has been prorogued - or suspended - until 24 March to allow time for the leadership race.

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In the meantime, the Canadian parliament has been prorogued - or suspended - until 24 March.

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Trudeau said he would stay on in office until his Liberal Party can choose a new leader, and that parliament would be prorogued - or suspended - until 24 March.

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Addressing Canadians on Monday, Trudeau said the country's governor general had accepted his request to prorogue Parliament - essentially a suspension that will stop all proceedings, including debates and votes, without dissolving parliament.

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Related Words

• abolish 
• abort 
• adjourn 
• annul 
• cancel 
• cease 
• complete 
• conclude 
• cut off 
• determine 
• discharge 
• discontinue 
• dismiss 
• dissolve 
• eliminate 
• expire 
• halt 
• put an end to 
• recess 
• restrict