verb
prorogue
Prorogue (verb) means to suspend (a parliamentary session) or to discontinue the meetings of (an assembly, parliament etc.) without formally ending the session.
verb
1
To suspend (a parliamentary session) or to discontinue the meetings of (an assembly, parliament etc.) without formally ending the session.
2
To prolong or extend.
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Etymology
From Old French proroger, proroguer, from Latin prōrogō (“prolong, defer”).
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What is the meaning of prorogue?
"prorogue" (verb) means to suspend (a parliamentary session) or to discontinue the meetings of (an assembly, parliament etc.) without formally ending the session.
What are the different meanings of prorogue?
"prorogue" has 2 main meanings: 1. To suspend (a parliamentary session) or to discontinue the meetings of (an assembly, parliament etc.) without formally ending the session; 2. To prolong or extend.