Prorogation (Noun)
Meaning
Discontinuation of the meeting (of a legislative body) without dissolving it.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government announced the prorogation of parliament until the following year, sparking controversy among opposition parties.
- The Speaker of the House declared the prorogation of the current session, adjourning the assembly until further notice.
- Critics accused the ruling party of using prorogation as a tactic to avoid debate on contentious issues.
- The monarch granted the request for prorogation, effectively ending the legislative session without dissolving the parliament.
- Opposition members decried the sudden prorogation as an attempt to stifle democratic processes and avoid accountability.