Prorogation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəʊɹəˈɡeɪʃn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prorogation is a noun meaning Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.
Meaning
Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.
More Meanings
- (politics) The period of such a discontinuance between two sessions of a legislative body.
- (now rare) Deferral to a later time; postponement.
- (politics) The action of proroguing an assembly, especially a parliament; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without dissolution.
Example Sentences
There were extraordinary scenes of chaos and anger in the House of Commons overnight as opposition MPs staged a protest against the suspension of parliament for five weeks – a prorogation that the Speaker of the House said represented “an act of executive fiat”.
Word Forms
- prorogations
Synonyms for prorogation
Depending on context, synonyms include cunctation, hold-up.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prolongation, lengthening, extended, extension, continuance, continuation.
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