1. the action of discontinuing a session of a parliament or other legislative assembly without dissolving it
Usage: political/legal term
2. the action of extending or prolonging something
Usage: formal; less common

Examples

• The prime minister announced the prorogation of parliament until the fall session.
• Critics argued that the prorogation was an attempt to avoid difficult questions.
• The governor’s prorogation of the legislative session surprised many lawmakers.
• Parliament resumed after a controversial prorogation lasting several weeks.
• The prorogation allowed time for new legislation to be drafted.
• Opposition parties protested the sudden prorogation of the assembly.