prorogue

Meanings

• Verb

  To delay or postpone, especially the meeting or sitting of a legislative body.

  - "The government prorogued Parliament to avoid a vote on the budget."
  - "The Prime Minister announced that he would prorogue the session of Parliament."

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Variants

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prorogue , prorogued , prorogues , proroguing

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Etymology

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Originally from the Latin word 'prorogare', meaning 'to extend, prolong'.

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Trivia

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1. Prorogation was used extensively during the UK's constitutional crisis in 2008 and 2019.

2. In the United States, the power to prorogue Congress has been largely abandoned since the late 1800s.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dissolution of Parliament: Dissolution is the formal termination of a parliament, which results in the calling of a new election.

2. Recess: Recess is a temporary suspension of the meetings or sessions of a legislative body, which can be called by the presiding officer or the members.

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Culture

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In politics, prorogation is a controversial tactic used by governments to avoid difficult debates or votes. It has been a subject of debate in democratic societies regarding its legitimacy and potential misuse.

How to Memorize "prorogue"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a legislative body being put on hold, with members packing up their belongings and leaving the chamber.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of delay or postponement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'prorogue' starts with the letter 'p', which sounds like 'postpone'.

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