prorogued

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While the Liberal Party holds its internal contest, parliament is prorogued until March 24.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2025

After a flurry of last-minute legislation, Parliament will be prorogued, or formally suspended, in a ceremony featuring hat-doffing, lords in ermine-trimmed robes and commands in Norman French.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Parliament was in session but was prorogued on Monday through a government notification uploaded on its website.

From Reuters • Jul. 4, 2023

Parliament has been prorogued, there have been a few early jabs, and a consensus is already beginning to emerge about how everything will play out online.

From The Guardian • Nov. 12, 2019

This having been done, and the Council having agreed to the bill, Parliament was prorogued, and met for the regular session of the year in July following, the sittings being continued till the Christmas holidays.

From Our First Half-Century: A Review of Queensland Progress Based Upon Official Information by Queensland