Prorogation

Word PROROGATION
Character 11
Hyphenation pro ro ga tion
Pronunciations /pɹəʊɹəˈɡeɪʃn̩/

Definitions and meanings of "Prorogation"

What do we mean by prorogation?

Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.

The action of proroguing an assembly, especially a parliament; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without dissolution.

The period of such a discontinuance between two sessions of a legislative body.

Deferral to a later time; postponement.

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The word "prorogation" in example sentences

I second everything that TTF said, including that prorogation is a major problem that must be reformed. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The right-wing pundistas tell us at length why the burgeoning Facebook group opposed to prorogation is irrelevant. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This prorogation is in the kings power and is often done for ten dayes only to put a stop to heares and debates in the houses, and also to put an end to something that is not Lik'd by ye government. ❋ Unknown (1888)

Well, as Prime Minister, when he feels Parliment (same as your congress) is disjoined he can call a prorogation, a prorogation is a closing of Parliment (congress). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Roy MacGregor, while largely acknowledging that Stephen Harper seem to have little but contempt for Parliament, insists that no one but Parliament Hill reporters and opposition MPs much cares about prorogation, which is hard to pronounce and just plain boooooring. ❋ The Rev. Paperboy (2010)

The states-general of the League did not appear again; their prorogation was their death. ❋ Unknown (1830)

But the bill for that purpose passed but by a majority of one in the Lords; and it was entirely lost by a prorogation, which is the act of the crown. ❋ Edmund Burke (1763)

Opposition Leader Tim Hudak echoed Horwath's concerns, calling prorogation an attempt to ❋ Unknown (2010)

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