prorogation
Pronunciation:
/pɹəʊɹəˈɡeɪʃn̩/noun
Definitions
Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.
The action of proroguing an assembly, especially a parliament; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without dissolution.
The period of such a discontinuance between two sessions of a legislative body.
Deferral to a later time; postponement.