prorogue

[ UK /pɹˈɔːɹə‍ʊɡ/ ]
VERB
  1. adjourn by royal prerogative; without dissolving the legislative body
  2. hold back to a later time
    let's postpone the exam
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How To Use prorogue In A Sentence

  • The legislative session prorogued yesterday.
  • I'm waiting for the first retarded wanker to drop by, screeching, Hey, you didn't spell 'prorogue' correctly, that's why you couldn't find it! I'm just sayin'.
  • The group will be hosting the Anti-Prorogue Free Perogies Party/Show - because who doesn't think of perogies when they hear the word prorogue? Www.charlatan.ca
  • She has now prorogued the best Parliament that ever assembled in her reign and respited her own glory, and the wishes, prayers, and wants of her people, only to give some of her Allies an opportunity to think of the returns they owe her, and try if there be such a thing as gratitude, justice, or humanity in Europe. The Journal to Stella
  • One recent practical application is mentions of Stephen Harper when parliament was prorogued. Sysomos Has Your Info, and Has Some Interesting Results : Law is Cool
  • The government was hoping to prorogue parliament on 20 November.
  • I admit I didn't know the word prorogue until today, but what a chess match this has been. If I May Agree With Rick Mercer ...
  • Remember that the CCFTA was stalled in the Canadian Parliament (we won't say "prorogued") on May 27/09. The Killing Train
  • In 1991, he prorogued parliament in order to block an impeachment motion against him.
  • If the reason to prorogue is to avoid a vote of confidence, I wouldn't sign it myself. The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed
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