prorogation

Meaning

1. Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.
2. The action of proroguing an assembly, especially a parliament; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without dissolution.
3. The period of such a discontinuance between two sessions of a legislative body.
4. Deferral to a later time; postponement.

Synonyms

abeyance

adjournment

deferment

delay

postponement

procrastination

protraction

respite

Translations

prorogation

prorrogação

prórroga

verdaging

reces

suspensión

aplazamiento

pròrroga

prorrogación

αναβολή

rinvio

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɹəʊɹəˈɡeɪʃn̩/

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman prorogation, Middle French prorogation, and their source, Latin prōrogātiō (“extension, postponement”).