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; postpone.

Origin of prorogue

1375–1425; late Middle English proroge < Latin prōrogāre to prolong, protract, defer, literally, to ask publicly, equivalent to prō- pro-¹ + rogāre to ask, propose

Related formspro·ro·ga·tion

[proh-ruh-gey-shuhn] /ˌproʊ rəˈgeɪ ʃən/, nounnon·pro·ro·ga·tion, nounun·pro·rogued, adjective

Synonyms for prorogue

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1. suspend.

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Related Words for prorogue

defer, suspend, delay, shelve, adjourn, postpone, reschedule, terminate, dissolve, waive, freeze, prolong, mothball, stop, detain, arrest, hold, bar, halt, eject

Examples from the Web for prorogue

Historical Examples of prorogue

The sovereign had never dared to prorogue them against their will, they argued.
The Scottish Parliament
Robert S. (Robert Sangster) Rait
This view of q bears upon the theory of words like prorogue, &c.
The English Language
Robert Gordon Latham
The Governor had the right to summon, to prorogue, and to dissolve the Assembly.
Give Me Liberty
Thomas J. Wertenbaker
If the assemblies took notice of it, they were to prorogue or dissolve them.
The Colonization of North America
Herbert Eugene Bolton
The King has the veto power and the power to prorogue parliament.
Socialism and Democracy in Europe
Samuel P. Orth

British Dictionary definitions for prorogue

prorogue

verb

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

Derived Formsprorogation (ˌprəʊrəˈɡeɪʃən), noun

Word Origin for prorogue

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

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Word Origin and History for prorogue

early 15c., "to prolong, extend," from Old French proroger, proroguer (14c.), from Latin prorogare, literally "to ask publicly," from pro "before" (see pro-) + rogare "to ask" (see rogation). Perhaps the original sense in Latin was "to ask for public assent to extending someone's term in office." Legislative meaning "discontinue temporarily" is attested from mid-15c. Related: Prorogation.