prorogate in a sentence
v. t.
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Definition
To prorogate means to suspend or discontinue a legislative session or assembly for a specified period.
Sample Sentences
- The legislature decided to prorogate the session until the following year.
- In an unexpected move, the governor chose to prorogate the assembly's meetings after heated debates.
- The council voted to prorogate their discussions until they could gather more information.
- It is not uncommon for a parliament to prorogate its proceedings during a national crisis.
- Her decision to prorogate the negotiations left many stakeholders frustrated and anxious.