prorogue

[ proh-rohg ]

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verb (used with object),pro·rogued, pro·ro·guing.

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

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”

Other words for prorogue

suspend

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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.
Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.) | Various
The gentleman would take away from the Territorial Governors the power to prorogue and dissolve the Assemblies.
Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.) | Various
Retain the qualified veto, and take away the power to prorogue and dissolve, and what will be the consequence?
Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.) | Various
If the assemblies took notice of it, they were to prorogue or dissolve them.
The Colonization of North America | Herbert Eugene Bolton
I 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

prorogue

/ (prəˈrəʊɡ) /

verb

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

Origin of prorogue

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

Derived forms of prorogue

prorogation (ˌprəʊrəˈɡeɪʃən), noun

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