Synonyms for prorogue

Grammar : Verb

Spell : proh-rohg

Phonetic Transcription : proʊˈroʊg

Top 10 synonyms for prorogue

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Définition 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

Antonyms for prorogue

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