Meaning of the word prorogue in English

What does prorogue mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prorogue

US /proʊˈroʊɡ/

UK /proʊˈroʊɡ/

discontinue a session of (a parliament or other legislative assembly) without dissolving it.

Example:

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The government decided to prorogue parliament for five weeks.

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The Queen has the power to prorogue Parliament.

Synonym:

adjourn suspend postpone defer put off

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