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prorogue

 

[ prษ™หˆroสŠษก ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal assembly

To prorogue is to discontinue a session of a legislative body without dissolving it. This action allows a parliament to remain in session, but it temporarily suspends its activities until it is reconvened. Prorogation is often used in political contexts, with leaders deciding to prorogue to delay or circumvent discussions on specific issues. It may be seen as a controversial tactic, especially if perceived as a means to avoid accountability.

Synonyms

adjourn, postpone, suspend.

Examples of usage

  • The Prime Minister decided to prorogue Parliament for a few weeks.
  • The governor has the authority to prorogue the legislative session.
  • After much debate, the House voted to prorogue its session early.

Translations

Translations of the word "prorogue" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prorrogar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฒเค‚เคฌ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verschieben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menunda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะดะพะฒะถะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przedล‚uลผyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅปถ้•ทใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท proroger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prorrogar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ertelemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๊ธฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฃุฌูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odloลพit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odloลพiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅปถ้•ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podaljลกati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fresta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะทะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzatma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prorrogar

Etymology

The term 'prorogue' comes from the Latin 'prorogare', which means 'to prolong'. The prefix 'pro-' suggests 'for' or 'forward', while the root 'rogare' means 'to ask' or 'to propose'. The use of 'prorogue' has been primarily associated with parliamentary procedure. During the Middle Ages, the process became formalized as monarchs and other leaders had the authority to prorogue sessions of parliament. Historically, prorogation allowed rulers to manage their legislative bodies without full dissolution, creating a balance between power and governance. In modern contexts, the use of prorogation continues in various political systems, often sparking debate regarding its implications on democracy and governance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,184, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.