Where Does the Word Prorogue Come from?

Prorogue comes from the Latin word prorogare meaning "to stretch out." When you stop a meeting and decide to meet again at a later time, this "stretches out" the work being done.

What is the origin of the word prorogue?

Origin and usage

The verb prorogue is a borrowing from French and Latin that was first used in English in the early 15th century. The current meaning dates from the middle of that century. The word's Latin root 'prorogare' means to prolong, extend, defer or postpone.

What do you mean by the word prorogue?

1 : defer, postpone. 2 : to terminate a session of (something, such as a British parliament) by royal prerogative. intransitive verb. : to suspend or end a legislative session. Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More About prorogue.