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prorogation
| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | discontinuation or delay of a proceeding |
| Synonyms: | break, deferment, deferral, intermission, interruption, pause, postponement, prorogation, putting off, recess, stay, suspension |
| Antonyms: | beginning, commencement, continuance |
| Main Entry: | retardation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | delay |
| Synonyms: | adjournment, bind*, check, cooling-off period, cunctation, dawdling, demurral, detainment, detention, discontinuation, downtime, filibuster, hangup, hindrance, hold-up, holding, holding pattern, holdup, impediment, interval, jam*, lag, lingering, logjam, loitering, moratorium, obstruction, postponement, problem, procrastination, prorogation, putting off, remission, reprieve, retardment, setback, showstopper, stall, stay, stop, stoppage, surcease, suspension, tarrying, tie-up, wait |
* = informal/non-formal usage
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