prorogation

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, the government passed a carry-over motion allowing the bill to continue its passage through Parliament after prorogation, but it is not clear when exactly it will be debated by MPs.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Much like the unlawful prorogation, on the surface it’s not that odd to have a Queen’s Speech.

From The Guardian • Oct. 14, 2019

As a remedy, the Supreme Court declared the whole prorogation null and void.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 26, 2019

Internet users zeroed in on the spider attached to her chest on Tuesday as she read the decision tearing down Mr. Johnson’s prorogation decision.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2019

The armistice was about to expire and the Journal Officiel did not speak of a prorogation.

From History of the Commune of 1871 by Lissagary, P.