pro·ro·ga·tion \ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈgāshən\noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English prorogacion, from Latin prorogation-, prorogatio prolongation, deferring, from prorogatus (past participle of prorogare) + -ion-, -io -ion : the act of proroguing or state of being prorogued < only one debate, that on foreign affairs, before the prorogation on Friday — Manchester Guardian Weekly >