1. to discontinue a session of (a legislative body) without dissolving it
Usage: formal; parliamentary procedure
2. to defer or postpone
Usage: formal; archaic

Examples

• The prime minister decided to prorogue Parliament until the fall session.
• The governor prorogued the legislative assembly after the budget was passed.
• Parliament was prorogued for the summer recess.
• The queen’s representative prorogued the session on behalf of the crown.
• They chose to prorogue the meeting until more members could attend.
• The decision to prorogue was controversial among opposition members.