prorogation

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1. Latin · derived fromprōrogātiō“extension, postponement”
2. Middle French · derived fromprorogation
3. Anglo-Norman · derived fromprorogation
4. English todayprorogation

From Anglo-Norman prorogation, Middle French prorogation, and their source, Latin prōrogātiō (“extension, postponement”).

First known use, by meaning

• from 15th c. Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.
• from 15th c. The action of proroguing an assembly, especially a parliament; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without dissolution.
• from 16th c. The period of such a discontinuance between two sessions of a legislative body.
• from 15th c. Deferral to a later time; postponement.