noun
prorogation
Prorogation (noun) means the act of making something continue for longer than planned.
noun
1
The act of making something continue for longer than planned.
2
(law) The formal act of suspending a parliament's sittings for a period, without ending it completely.
3
(law) The length of time a parliament's sittings are suspended between two sessions.
4
The act of putting something off until a later time.
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Etymology
Taken from Anglo-Norman prorogation and Middle French prorogation, both going back to Latin prōrogātiō ("extension, postponement").
Rhymes for prorogation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of prorogation?
"prorogation" (noun) means the act of making something continue for longer than planned.
What are the different meanings of prorogation?
"prorogation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of making something continue for longer than planned; 2. (law) The formal act of suspending a parliament's sittings for a period, without ending it completely; 3. (law) The length of time a parliament's sittings are suspended between two sessions.
