prorogation

Etymology
From, , and their source,.

Noun

 * 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.
 * 1)  Deferral to a later time; postponement.

Usage notes
When a legislature or parliament is prorogued, it is still constituted (that is, all members remain as members and a general election is not necessary), but all orders of the body (bills, motions, etc.) are expunged.

Synonyms

 * , ; see also Thesaurus:delay

Etymology
From.