Antonyms for prorogue


Grammar : Verb
Spell : proh-rohg
Phonetic Transcription : proʊˈroʊg


Definition of prorogue

Origin :
  • early 15c., "to prolong, extend," from Old French proroger, proroguer (14c.), from Latin prorogare, literally "to ask publicly," from pro "before" (see pro-) + rogare "to ask" (see rogation). Perhaps the original sense in Latin was "to ask for public assent to extending someone's term in office." Legislative meaning "discontinue temporarily" is attested from mid-15c. Related: Prorogation.
  • As in postpone : verb put off till later time
  • As in put off : verb defer, delay
  • As in recess : verb stop action
  • As in remit : verb stop, postpone
  • As in shelve : verb defer, postpone
  • As in stay : verb hold in abeyance
  • As in suspend : verb delay, hold off
  • As in terminate : verb stop, finish
  • As in waive : verb give up; let go
  • As in adjourn : verb stop a proceeding
  • As in defer : verb hold off, put off
  • As in delay : verb cause stop in action
  • As in hold up : verb postpone
Example sentences :
  • The sovereign had never dared to prorogue them against their will, they argued.
  • Extract from : « The Scottish Parliament » by Robert S. (Robert Sangster) Rait
  • This view of q bears upon the theory of words like prorogue, &c.
  • Extract from : « The English Language » by Robert Gordon Latham
  • The Governor had the right to summon, to prorogue, and to dissolve the Assembly.
  • Extract from : « Give Me Liberty » by Thomas J. Wertenbaker
  • If the assemblies took notice of it, they were to prorogue or dissolve them.
  • Extract from : « The Colonization of North America » by Herbert Eugene Bolton
  • The King has the veto power and the power to prorogue parliament.
  • Extract from : « Socialism and Democracy in Europe » by Samuel P. Orth
  • On the 9th of May, the king went down to prorogue parliament.
  • Extract from : « The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. » by E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
  • The British monarch may prorogue or even dissolve the Parliament.
  • Extract from : « The Federalist Papers » by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison
  • As long as her Majesty continued to open and prorogue Parliament in person the same perfection of delivery was always noticed.
  • Extract from : « Collections and Recollections » by George William Erskine Russell
  • It was almost an insult for him to prorogue the Assembly on his own authority and without their knowledge.
  • Extract from : « Give Me Liberty » by Thomas J. Wertenbaker
  • His Ministry advised him to prorogue Parliament, and prorogued it accordingly was.
  • Extract from : « The Canadian Portrait Gallery Volume 3 » by John Charles Dent

Synonyms for prorogue

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