Definitions
- Referring to the act of ending a session of parliament or other legislative body. - Talking about the extension of a deadline or period of time for a legal case or trial. - Describing the temporary suspension of a meeting or assembly.
- Referring to the temporary suspension of a meeting, court case, or other formal gathering. - Talking about the postponement of a decision or action to a later time or date. - Describing the end of a meeting or session with the intention of reconvening at a later time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the temporary suspension of a formal gathering or activity.
- 2Both words involve the intention to resume the activity at a later time.
- 3Both words are commonly used in legal and parliamentary contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Prorogation is typically used in parliamentary or legislative contexts, while adjournment can be used in a wider range of formal settings.
- 2Duration: Prorogation usually refers to a longer period of suspension than adjournment.
- 3Authority: Prorogation is often initiated by a higher authority, such as a monarch or head of state, while adjournment can be initiated by any member of the group or meeting.
- 4Purpose: Prorogation often signals the end of a session or term, while adjournment is usually intended for a temporary break or postponement.
- 5Connotation: Prorogation can have political implications and may be associated with controversy, while adjournment is more neutral in connotation.
Remember this!
Prorogation and adjournment both refer to the temporary suspension of a formal gathering or activity with the intention to resume at a later time. However, prorogation is typically used in parliamentary or legislative contexts, involves a longer period of suspension, and is often initiated by a higher authority. On the other hand, adjournment can be used in a wider range of formal settings, is usually intended for a temporary break or postponement, and is more neutral in connotation.
