How to pronounce“prorogation”in English
IPA/pɹəʊɹəˈɡeɪʃn̩/
Syllablespro·ro·ga·ti·on
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Definitions of “prorogation”
noun
Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.
noun
The action of proroguing an assembly, especially a parliament; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without dissolution.
“There were extraordinary scenes of chaos and anger in the House of Commons overnight as opposition MPs staged a protest against the suspension of parliament for five weeks – a prorogation that the Speaker of the House said represented “an act of executive fiat”.”