prorogation

[proh-ruh-gey-shuhn] / ˌproʊ rəˈgeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

adjournment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deferment deferral interruption postponement recess

STRONG

break intermission pause stay suspension

WEAK

putting off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

STRONG

persistence

WEAK

beginning commencement continuance

NOUN

delay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lag moratorium postponement problem setback stoppage suspension wait

STRONG

adjournment bind check cunctation dawdling demurral detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holding impediment interval jam lingering logjam loitering obstruction procrastination remission reprieve retardation showstopper stall stay stop surcease tarrying tie up

WEAK

cooling-off period hangup holding pattern holdup putting off retardment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

STRONG

advance aid assistance beginning go help liberation promotion support

WEAK

dispatch expedition furtherance hastening hurry rush speed

NOUN

retardation

Synonyms

STRONG

adjournment bind check cunctation dawdling demurral detainment detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holdup impediment interval jam lag lingering logjam moratorium obstruction postponement problem procrastination remission reprieve setback showstopper stall stay stop stoppage surcease suspension tie up wait

WEAK

cooling-off period hangup holding pattern loitering putting off retardment tarrying

Antonyms

STRONG

advance aid assistance beginning boon boost continuation go help liberation promotion start support

Example Sentences

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No date has been given for the prorogation of Parliament, which will mark the end of the current parliamentary session.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Lord Pannick QC, who led the successful challenge to the legality of the prorogation of parliament, has been speaking to the BBC’s Today programme.

From The Guardian • Oct. 21, 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

Soon after the prorogation, July the 9th, steps preparatory to a removal to York began to be taken.

From Toronto of Old by Scadding, Henry

prorogation

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