prorogation

Example Sentences

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Lady Hale and her famous brooch collection became headline news last year as the highest court in the land came into conflict with the UK government over its prorogation of parliament.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2020

Much like the unlawful prorogation, on the surface it’s not that odd to have a Queen’s Speech.

From The Guardian • Oct. 14, 2019

As a remedy, the Supreme Court declared the whole prorogation null and void.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 26, 2019

Internet users zeroed in on the spider attached to her chest on Tuesday as she read the decision tearing down Mr. Johnson’s prorogation decision.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2019

In the midst of the general confusion only one thing seemed feasible if governmental anarchy were to be avoided, namely, the prorogation of Mac-Mahon's authority, as a rampart against rising democracy and a permanent republic.

From A History of the Third French Republic by Wright, C. H. C. (Charles Henry Conrad)