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

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

As Parliament was prorogued and a handful of government bills rushed through before the cut-off:

From BBC

After a flurry of last-minute legislation, Parliament will be prorogued, or formally suspended, in a ceremony featuring hat-doffing, lords in ermine-trimmed robes and commands in Norman French.

From Seattle Times

The current session of Parliament will be “prorogued,” or ended, on Friday based on an order that Charles approved during a meeting of the Privy Council on Thursday at Buckingham Palace.

From Seattle Times

Parliament was in session but was prorogued on Monday through a government notification uploaded on its website.

From Reuters

Related Words

• abolish
• abort
• adjourn
• annul
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• cease
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• cut off
• determine
• discharge
• discontinue
• dismiss
• dissolve
• eliminate
• expire
• halt
• put an end to
• recess
• restrict