Synonyms

prorogue

American

[proh-rohg] / proʊˈroʊg /

verb (used with object)

prorogued, proroguing

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

Synonyms:

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

prorogue British

/ prəˈrəʊɡ, ˌprəʊrəˈɡeɪʃən /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

prorogation noun
unprorogued adjective

Etymology

Origin of prorogue

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”

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

As we just mentioned, the King prorogued Parliament for the first time during his reign at the end of the day on Friday.

From BBC

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