prorogation

/pɹəʊɹəˈɡeɪʃn̩/noun
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1

Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.

2

The action of proroguing an assembly, especially a parliament; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without dissolution.

3

The period of such a discontinuance between two sessions of a legislative body.

4

Deferral to a later time; postponement.

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