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

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It is likely the Liberals will try to have a new leader in place by the end of the prorogation period - though the timeline and procedure remain unclear.

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This latest prorogation will freeze parliament until 24 March, just four days before a scheduled 28 March vote on supply to allow the federal government to operate.

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He also referenced the unlawful prorogation of Parliament in 2019 when the Brexit deal was being debated, and the controversy over lobbying by former Conservative MP Owen Paterson.

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During prorogation, MPs cannot debate government policy or ask written or oral questions of ministers.

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But his initial attempt was blocked by the Supreme Court over the length of time Parliament was to be closed - known as prorogation - before it was held.

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prorogation

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