Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prorogue

verb

/prəˈrəʊɡ/

Definition

To suspend or postpone a session of a legislative body without dissolving it.

Examples

The Prime Minister decided to prorogue Parliament until after the election.
In some countries, the President has the power to prorogue the legislative assembly.

Meaning

Prorogue refers to the act of delaying or putting off a meeting, especially in a parliamentary context. It commonly describes the formal ending of a session of parliament, after which the members must return for a new session.