to prorogue

Examples

• All

• Bill C-94 did not complete its passage through the House of Commons when Parliament was prorogued at the end of January 1996.

  Academic text (2000)

• The Commission was also for proroguing this present Parliament.

• The assembly was prorogued two days later, and direct rule was resumed.

  Academic text (2001)

• Having been prorogued, each House does not conduct any further business until the Governor General issues another proclamation for a new session.

  Blog text (31)

• The Prime Minister decided to prorogue Parliament until the next session begins.

• The Governor General officially prorogued the legislative assembly after the debate concluded.

Synonyms

P

to postpone

vsto prorogue

234 3.4

To delay something until a later time because of a problem

is a formal parliamentary ending or delay, not a general rescheduling

P

to put off

vsto prorogue

113 2.9

Delay something until a later time

is a formal act ending or delaying a legislative session, not informal delay

A

to adjourn

vsto prorogue

• Formal

81 5.3

Stop a meeting for a short time to continue later

is a formal end to a legislative session without dissolving it

D

to defer

vsto prorogue

• Formal

15 5.5

To delay something until a later time

is a formal legislative ending or postponement, not a simple delay

R

to recess

vsto prorogue

• Formal

15 4.8

To stop a meeting, court, or session for a short time

is a formal end or delay of a legislative session not a short break

H

to hold over

vsto prorogue

1 4.6

To keep something for use or sale after its planned time

is a formal ending or postponement of a legislative session rather than mere extension

Antonyms

C

to convene

• Formal

45 5.7

To bring people together for a formal meeting

Surface Forms

Etymology