prorogation
/pɹəʊɹəˈɡeɪʃn̩/
noun
- 1
Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.
- 2
The action of proroguing an assembly, especially a parliament; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without dissolution.
- 3
The period of such a discontinuance between two sessions of a legislative body.
- 4
Deferral to a later time; postponement.
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