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to prorogue
01
to suspend or discontinue a session of a legislative body or parliament, typically by the authority of the head of state or government, without dissolving it
02
to temporarily suspend or postpone something until a specified later date
Example
In a strategic move, the president chose to prorogue the legislative session, providing room for negotiations on a contentious bill.
The governor-general was authorized to prorogue the parliament during times of crisis, ensuring stability in the government.
The parliamentarian proposed a motion to prorogue the house for a short recess to allow members to attend to constituency matters.
The Prime Minister decided to prorogue the parliament temporarily, allowing for additional time to address pressing national issues.
The monarch's decision to prorogue the assembly surprised many, leading to speculation about the motives behind the suspension.
