prorogation
Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longerCausing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.
(countable, uncountable)The action of proroguing an assembly, especially a parliament; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without dissolution.
(countable, uncountable)The period of such a discontinuance between two sessions of a legislative body.
discontinuation of the meeting (of a legislative body) without dissolving it
(archaic, countable, uncountable)Deferral to a later time; postponement.
Origin
From Anglo-Norman prorogation, Middle French prorogation, and their source, Latin prōrogātFrom Anglo-Norman prorogation, Middle French prorogation, and their source, Latin prōrogātiō (“extension, postponement”).
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Forms
plural: prorogations| Singular | prorogation |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable