prorogation

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Synonyms: propogation, provocation, propagation, arrogation, prolongation, proration, prorogations, protonation, prorogator

Antonyms: propogation, provocation, propagation, arrogation, prolongation, proration, prorogations, protonation, prorogator

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Noun

1. Causing something to [[last]] longer or remain in effect longer; [[prolongation]], [[continuance]]. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|politics}} The action of [[prorogue|proroguing]] an assembly, especially a [[parliament]]; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without [[dissolution]]. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|politics}} The period of such a discontinuance between two [[session]]s of a [[legislative body]]. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|now|rare}} [[deferral|Deferral]] to a later time; [[postponement]]. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}

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