prorogue
to discontinue a session of (the British Parliament or a similar body).
to defer or postpone, or to extend past the end of a term, as a lease or other contract.
Origin of prorogue
1Other words for prorogue
Other words from prorogue
- pro·ro·ga·tion [proh-ruh-gey-shuhn], /ˌproʊ rəˈgeɪ ʃən/, noun
- un·pro·rogued, adjective
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How to use prorogue in a sentence
Take away from the Governor his power to prorogue and dissolve, leave him the veto, and there will soon be collision.
The gentleman would take away from the Territorial Governors the power to prorogue and dissolve the Assemblies.
Retain the qualified veto, and take away the power to prorogue and dissolve, and what will be the consequence?
If the assemblies took notice of it, they were to prorogue or dissolve them.
The Colonization of North America | Herbert Eugene BoltonI was so fortunate as to arrive just in time to see Lord Harcourt, with the usual ceremonies, prorogue the Parliament.
A Tour in Ireland | Arthur Young
British Dictionary definitions for prorogue
/ (prəˈrəʊɡ) /
to discontinue the meetings of (a legislative body) without dissolving it
Origin of prorogue
1Derived forms of prorogue
- prorogation (ˌprəʊrəˈɡeɪʃən), noun
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