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PRONUNCIATION OF PROROGATION

prorogation  [ˌprəʊrəˈɡeɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROROGATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Prorogation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PROROGATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of prorogation in the English dictionary

The definition of prorogation in the dictionary is the act or process of proroguing a legislative body.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROROGATION


aggregation
ˌæɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən
allegation
ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən
centrifugation
ˌsɛntrɪfjʊˈɡeɪʃən
congregation
ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən
conjugation
ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən
delegation
ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən
elongation
ˌiːlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən
homologation
hɒˌmɒləˈɡeɪʃən
interrogation
ɪnˌtɛrəˈɡeɪʃən
investigation
ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən
irrigation
ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃən
ligation
laɪˈɡeɪʃən
litigation
ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən
mitigation
ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən
navigation
ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən
obligation
ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən
prolongation
ˌprəʊlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən
propagation
ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən
relegation
ˌrɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən
segregation
ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROROGATION

propylitize
propylon
propylthiouracil
proratable
prorate
proration
prore
prorector
proreform
prorogate
prorogue
pros
pros and cons
Pros. Atty.
prosaic
prosaically
prosaicalness
prosaicism
prosaicness
prosaism

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROROGATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation

Synonyms and antonyms of prorogation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «prorogation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROROGATION

Find out the translation of prorogation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of prorogation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «prorogation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

闭会
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

prórroga
570 millions of speakers

English

prorogation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सत्रावसान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

prorogation
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Пророгационное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

prorrogação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্যাক্ষেপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

prorogation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Prorogation
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vertagung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

閉会
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정회
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Prorogation
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trong nhiện kỳ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நீடிக்கச் செய்தல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पदोन्नती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tatile girme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

proroga
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prorogacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пророгаційної
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prorogare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παρέκταση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

prorogasie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

prorogation
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

prorogation
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of prorogation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROROGATION»

The term «prorogation» is regularly used and occupies the 105.358 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROROGATION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «prorogation» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «prorogation» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about prorogation

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROROGATION»

Discover the use of prorogation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to prorogation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Constitution of New South Wales
A Parliamentary Committees Enabling Act15 may be passed by the Parliament to allow committees to continue to operate after prorogation, or the statute establishing a committee, such as the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act ...
Anne Twomey, 2004
2
Sessional Returns: Session 2004-05; 23 November 2004 - 7 ...
... [26] Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation Withdrawn Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation Prorogation ...
Great Britain: House of Commons, 2005
3
The Vatican Council from Its Opening to Its Prorogation
FROM ITS OPENING TO ITS PROROGATION. 1 OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, DIARY , LISTS OF BISHOPS, INDEX. Preface . . . . . Allocution of Pope. &c., &c., &c. /'\~ / xs _— - k l r \ l PART THE SECoND. k x g '\- i ,1, \\-/' u TABLET OFFICE,” 27, ...
‎1871
4
The Law-dictionary, Explaining the Rise, Progress, and ...
A prorogation of parliament is always by the king; and in this case the sessions must begin dc moo. An adjournment is by each house, and the sessions continues, notwithstanding such adjournment. 1 Mod. 242. By a prorogation of parliament ...
Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlins, Thomas Colpitts Granger, 1836
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Sessional returns: session 2009-10, 18 November 2009 - 12 ...
... [45] Warsaw Convention (Carrier Liability) [22] Young People Leaving Care ( Accommodation) [56] prorogation prorogation adjourned debate on Second Reading, prorogation prorogation prorogation withdrawn prorogation TOTAL: 35 6.
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons, 2010
6
The Praetorship in the Roman Republic : Volume 1: Origins to ...
that must be what is meant here.w> There is no problem with Livy's notice that it was a plebiscite in accordance with a senatus consultum that secured the grant of prorogation for the consul Q. Publilius Philo. Plebiscite! that were promulgated  ...
T. Corey Brennan Assistant Professor of Latin Bryn Mawr College, 2001
7
The Queen's Speeches in Parliament
133 Prorogation.--Aug. 28, 1857 . 137 Opening.~Dac. 3, 1857 . 1&0 Prorogation. —Aug. 2, 1858 Opening—Feb. 3, 1859 . . Disaolntiom—April 19, 1859 . Opening —June 7, 1859 . . 153 Prorogatiom—Aug. 13, 1859 . 156 Openingfil'an. 24, 1860  ...
F.S. Ensor
8
Votes & Proceedings
Stopped by Prorogation. Ditto. Ditto. Motion for 2° negatived, 15 December, 1871. Originated in Committee of the Whole. Stopped by Prorogation. Stopped by Prorogation. Standing Orders suspended, 24 January, 1872. Bill not introduced.
New South Wales. Parliament. Legislative Council, 1872
9
A Dictionary and Digest of the Law of Scotland, with Short ...
Skene, h. t. Prorogation. In judicial proceedings, a prorogation is a prolongation of the time appointed for reporting a diligence, lodging a paper, or obtempering any other judicial order. By the act 13 and 14 Vict. c. 36, 1850, prorogations may  ...
William Bell, George Ross, 1861
10
Statement of Treaties and International Agreements
Date de prise d'effet : 4 avril 2005 Enregistrement aupres du Secretariat des Nations Unies : Agence Internationale de l'energie atomique, 1er juin 2005 Acceptation de la troisieme prorogation de l'Accord Republique demoeratique du Congo ...
United Nations, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROROGATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term prorogation is used in the context of the following news items.
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Govt recommends prorogation of RS
"The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs met today (on Friday) and decided to recommend prorogation of the Rajya Sabha with immediate effect," ... «Business Standard, Mar 15»
2
La Reine le veult: What is prorogation in Parliament?
The end of the Parliamentary session is known as prorogue, or prorogation, and it involves a few odd actions and Norman French being spoken in Westminster. «BBC News, Mar 15»
3
Queen issues prorogation order for Parliament ahead of election
The Queen-in-Council issued a proclamation setting out the dates when Parliament will be prorogued ahead of its dissolution, heralding the beginning of the ... «Royal Central, Mar 15»
4
Explained: PAUSE & EFFECT
What does prorogation of the House mean, and how does the government plan to ... Prorogation is one of two ways in which the President, using powers ... «The Indian Express, Mar 15»
5
Two US House Representatives write Secretary of State over …
... wrote US Secretary of State John Kerry on February 24th calling for a reassessment of Washington's policy to Guyana following the prorogation of Parliament. «Stabroek News, Feb 15»
6
GTUC roasts Caricom ministers over prorogation statement
The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) today rejected outright, the CARICOM Council of Ministers' statement yesterday that they were satisfied that the ... «Stabroek News, Jan 15»
7
Prorogation of Parliament has put Guyana on 'dangerous path'
“Given that the stated reason for the prorogation was to have constructive talks with the majority Opposition, and given that those talks are not going to happen, ... «Stabroek News, Jan 15»
8
Prorogation will be used to engage opposition for `normalcy …
President Donald Ramotar today said in an address to the nation that prorogation will be used to engage the opposition for a return to “normalcy” and if there is ... «Stabroek News, Nov 14»
9
Cabinet Committee recommends Parliament prorogation
The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs on Wednesday recommended prorogation of Parliament ahead of Friday's Cabinet meeting which is scheduled ... «The Hindu, Feb 14»
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Prorogation starts countdown to the next election: Greg Weston
While prorogation also wipes clean the government's legislative slate, truth is there wasn't much left on it anyway when the Commons adjourned in June for the ... «CBC.ca, Sep 13»

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