Prorogation

Pronunciation: /prəˌroʊˈɡeɪʃən/

Definitions of prorogation

noun the action of discontinuing a session of a legislative body without dissolving it

Example Sentences

A1 The prorogation of the school day is at 3 PM.

A2 The prorogation of the meeting was unexpected.

B1 The prorogation of Parliament caused controversy.

B2 The prorogation of the court proceedings delayed the trial.

C1 The prorogation of the company's operations led to financial losses.

C2 The prorogation of diplomatic talks strained international relations.

Examples of prorogation in a Sentence

formal The prorogation of Parliament was met with criticism from opposition parties.

informal They decided to end the meeting through prorogation.

slang The prorogation thing really messed up our plans.

figurative The sudden prorogation of their friendship caught everyone by surprise.

Grammatical Forms of prorogation

• plural: prorogations
• comparative: more prorogation
• superlative: most prorogation
• present tense: prorogates
• future tense: will prorogate
• perfect tense: has prorogated
• continuous tense: is prorogating
• singular: prorogation
• positive degree: prorogation
• infinitive: to prorogate
• gerund: prorogating
• participle: prorogated

Origin and Evolution of prorogation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prorogation' originated from the Latin word 'prorogatio', which means prolongation or extension.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the extension of a legislative session or the postponement of a decision, the term 'prorogation' has evolved to also encompass the suspension of a parliament or legislative body by the reigning monarch or executive authority.