Definition of PROROGATION

prorogation

Meanings

Plural: prorogations

Noun

  • discontinuation of the meeting (of a legislative body) without dissolving it
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

cunctation, delay, hold-up

Scrabble Score: 14

prorogation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 17

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