PROROGUE Meaning and
Definition
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Prorogue is a verb that refers to the act of discontinuing or suspending a session of a legislative body or parliament without dissolving it. When a governing body prorogues, it means that the current session of its activities is brought to an end until a specified future date. This action is typically carried out by a head of state or government, such as a monarch or a prime minister, either following an agreement among members of the legislative body or unilaterally.
Proroguing a legislative session effectively halts the ongoing deliberations, debates, and decision-making processes. It is commonly used as a procedural mechanism to mark the end of a legislative term or to create a pause in parliamentary business before the next session resumes. Prorogation can be temporary, ranging from a few days or weeks to several months.
The decision to prorogue a legislative body is often influenced by political considerations, such as the need for government departments to prepare and propose new legislation for the forthcoming session or to reset the legislative agenda. However, proroguing can also be a controversial tactic used by governments to halt political opposition, limit scrutiny, or avoid difficult debates and inquiries. Due to its potential impact on democracy and parliamentary democracy, prorogation can sometimes be subject to legal challenges or public debates.
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To put off; to defer; to continue Parliament from the end of one session till the commencement of another, at a time mentioned, done by royal authority.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for PROROGUE
Etymology of PROROGUE
The word "prorogue" comes from the Latin term "prorogare", which consists of the prefix "pro", meaning "for" or "forward", and the verb "rogare", meaning "to ask" or "to propose". In ancient Rome, it referred to the act of extending the duration of a magistrate's term or postponing the assembly of the Senate. Over time, the term evolved and found its way into English, where it came to mean the act of suspending or discontinuing a session of parliament without dissolving it.
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Conjugate verb Prorogue
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