prorogation

/prorogation/
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prorogation

The parliament agreed to a prorogation of its session until the autumn.

Definition

Noun: - The act of discontinuing the meetings or sessions of a legislative body (such as a parliament) for a period of time without dissolving the body itself. It is a formal suspension of proceedings, typically ordered by a sovereign or executive authority, after which the body can reconvene to continue its work from where it left off.

Usage
  • Prorogation is a formal, procedural term used primarily in parliamentary systems of government.
  • It describes the ending of a session of parliament, as opposed to dissolution, which ends the entire parliament and triggers an election.
  • The authority to prorogue usually rests with the head of state (e.g., a monarch, president, or governor-general) on the advice of the head of government.
Examples
  • The Prime Minister requested the prorogation of Parliament until the autumn.
  • The year was marked by the controversial prorogation of the legislature, which sparked public debate.
  • After the prorogation, all unfinished bills from the previous session expired.
Advanced Usage
  • "To prorogue" (verb): The act of ordering a prorogation.
    • The Governor-General will prorogue Parliament next week.
  • "Prorogued" (adjective): Describing the state of being suspended.
    • The prorogued assembly will reconvene in January.
Variants and Related Words
  • Prorogue (verb): To discontinue a session of a parliament or other legislative assembly without dissolving it.
  • Propagation (noun): CAUTION: This is a different word. It means the spreading or reproduction of something (e.g., ideas, plants, waves) and is a common source of confusion due to similar spelling.
Synonyms
  • Adjournment (sine die): A Latin term meaning "without a day," referring to an adjournment for an indefinite period, often used similarly in some contexts.
  • Recess: A temporary break in proceedings. (Note: A recess is typically shorter and an internal decision, while prorogation is a formal, external act ending a session.)
  • Suspension: A general term for temporarily stopping an activity.
Antonyms
  • Convocation: The action of calling people together for a large formal assembly or meeting.
  • Dissolution: The formal dismissal of an assembly, especially a parliament, leading to an election for a new one.
prorogation

The parliament agreed to a prorogation of its session until the autumn.

Noun
  1. discontinuation of the meeting (of a legislative body) without dissolving it