prorogation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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.

/pɹəʊɹəˈɡeɪʃn̩/

prorogation prorogations

From Anglo-Norman prorogation, Middle French prorogation, and their source, Latin prōrogātiō (“extension, postponement”).

hold-up cunctation

prorogue suspension

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