prorogue

verb pro·rogue \prə-ˈrōg\

pro·roguedpro·rogu·ing

Definition of PROROGUE

transitive verb

: to terminate a session of (as a British parliament) by royal prerogative

intransitive verb

: to suspend or end a legislative session

Middle English prorogen, from Anglo-French proroger, from Latin prorogare, from pro- before + rogare to ask — more at pro-, right

First Known Use: 15th century

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