prorogue

[ proh-rohg ]

verb (used with object)

, pro·rogued, pro·ro·guing.

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

Derived Forms

• prorogation, noun

Other Words From

• pro·ro·ga·tion [proh-r, uh, -, gey, -sh, uh, n], noun
• un·pro·rogued 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

Take away from the Governor his power to prorogue and dissolve, leave him the veto, and there will soon be collision.

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The gentleman would take away from the Territorial Governors the power to prorogue and dissolve the Assemblies.

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Retain the qualified veto, and take away the power to prorogue and dissolve, and what will be the consequence?

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If the assemblies took notice of it, they were to prorogue or dissolve them.

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I was so fortunate as to arrive just in time to see Lord Harcourt, with the usual ceremonies, prorogue the 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