prorogue in a sentence
v. t.
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Definition
Prorogue: to suspend or discontinue a session of a legislative assembly, typically until a specified future date.
Crossword clues for prorogue
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "prorogue".
- Suspend a legislative session temporarily.
- Postpone a meeting until a later date.
- Delay proceedings of a legislative body.
- Extend the break in a parliamentary session.
- Interrupt discussions of lawmakers temporarily.
Prorogue sentence examples
- The government decided to prorogue parliament until after the elections.
- After much debate, the prime minister chose to prorogue the session rather than face a vote of no confidence.
- The speaker announced that the assembly would be prorogued for the summer recess.
- Many citizens were outraged when they learned the legislature would be prorogued indefinitely.
- In an unusual move, the governor chose to prorogue the state legislature to avoid a contentious vote.