prorogation
Plural: prorogations
Noun
- discontinuation of the meeting (of a legislative body) without dissolving it
- Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.
- The action of proroguing an assembly, especially a parliament; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without dissolution.
- The period of such a discontinuance between two sessions of a legislative body.
- Deferral to a later time; postponement.
Origin / Etymology
From Anglo-Norman prorogation, Middle French prorogation, and their source, Latin prōrogātiō (“extension, postponement”).
Synonyms
cunctation, delay, hold-up
Scrabble Score: 14
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Words With Friends Score: 17
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