prorogation
Example Sentences
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During prorogation, MPs cannot debate government policy or ask written or oral questions of ministers.
From BBC
But his initial attempt was blocked by the Supreme Court over the length of time Parliament was to be closed - known as prorogation - before it was held.
From BBC
But the day after the Supreme Court ruled Boris Johnson's prorogation, or suspension, of Parliament was 'null and void', the cockpit of the House of Commons found itself full again.
From BBC
Trudeau cast the suspension — or prorogation — of Parliament as necessary, saying his 2019 agenda had become outdated in a world reshaped by the pandemic.
From Seattle Times
Mr Trudeau has in the past criticised the former Conservative government for its use of prorogations when it was in power.
From BBC
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