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 decision to prorogue the session sparked political controversy.
• The king prorogued the assembly to prevent further debate on the matter.
• After months of deadlock, the speaker prorogued the proceedings.