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the conference was prorogated until the following morning
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First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of prorogate was
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“Prorogate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prorogate. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.
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