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PROROGUE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PROROGUE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "PROROGUE" which means:
- verb
- • Hold back to a later time
- • Adjourn by royal prerogative; without dissolving the legislative body
An example sentence would be:
- • "The prime minister decided to prorogue parliament for a short period of time."
- • "The government sought to prorogue the legislative session in order to focus on other priorities."
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