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Proroguing: meaning, definitions and examples

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proroguing

 

[ prəˈrōɡ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political procedure

Proroguing refers to the act of discontinuing a session of parliament without dissolving it. This usually occurs at the end of a parliamentary session and can be called by the head of state or a governor. The prorogation ends the current session but does not affect legislation passed before the prorogation.

Synonyms

adjourn, discontinue, suspend

Examples of usage

  • The prime minister announced the proroguing of parliament.
  • After proroguing, MPs will reconvene in the fall.
  • The opposition criticized the government for proroguing parliament.
  • Proroguing allows the government to reset its agenda.

Translations

Translations of the word "proroguing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prorrogação

🇮🇳 विलंब

🇩🇪 Verlängerung

🇮🇩 perpanjangan

🇺🇦 продовження

🇵🇱 przedłużenie

🇯🇵 延長

🇫🇷 prorogation

🇪🇸 prórroga

🇹🇷 uzatma

🇰🇷 연장

🇸🇦 تمديد

🇨🇿 prodloužení

🇸🇰 predĺženie

🇨🇳 延长

🇸🇮 podaljšanje

🇮🇸 framlengingu

🇰🇿 ұзарту

🇬🇪 გაგრძელება

🇦🇿 uzatma

🇲🇽 prórroga

Word origin

The word 'prorogue' originates from the Latin term 'prorogare', which means 'to prolong or extend'. It is composed of the prefix 'pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'rogare', meaning 'to ask or propose'. This term entered the English lexicon in the late 14th century, reflecting the legal and parliamentary practices of the time. Initially used within the context of extending the terms of administrative and legal processes, it has become specifically associated with parliamentary procedure. The use of proroguing has evolved, particularly in the context of political disputes and strategy, often reflecting the political climate and governmental authority. The ability to prorogue parliament is a power vested in heads of state, and its usage has been subject to scrutiny and debate regarding the balance of power in governance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,362, 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.