Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'prorogation'

English Word: prorogation

Key Russian Translations:

• пророгация [prɐrɐˈɡat͡sɨjə] - [Formal, Legal]
• отложение [ɐtlɐˈʐɛnʲɪje] - [Formal, General legal or administrative]

Frequency: Low (Specialized term, mostly in legal, political, or academic contexts; not commonly used in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: C1 (Advanced; requires familiarity with legal terminology and Russian grammatical structures; for "пророгация," it's particularly challenging due to its borrowed nature, while "отложение" is slightly easier at B2 level)

Pronunciation (Russian):

пророгация: [prɐrɐˈɡat͡sɨjə]

Note on пророгация: This is a borrowed word from English/Latin, with stress on the fourth syllable. Pronounce the "г" as a voiced velar fricative, which can be tricky for non-native speakers. Common regional variations in Russia may soften the consonants slightly.

отложение: [ɐtlɐˈʐɛnʲɪje]

Note on отложение: Stress falls on the third syllable; the "л" is typically palatalized, and the word ends with a soft "e" sound, which is standard for many Russian nouns.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary meaning: The act of proroguing, particularly the formal suspension or ending of a parliamentary session, often by a monarch or authority.

Translation(s) & Context:

• пророгация - Used in formal legal and political contexts, especially when discussing British parliamentary procedures or international law; implies a temporary halt with potential for resumption.
• отложение - Applied in broader administrative or legal settings for any postponement, but can contextually mean prorogation in governmental affairs; less specific than пророгация.

Usage Examples:

• Правительство объявило о prorогaции парламента на несколько недель.

  The government announced the prorogation of parliament for several weeks.

• В случае prorогaции сессии, все нерешенные вопросы переносятся на следующее заседание.

  In the case of prorogation of the session, all unresolved issues are carried over to the next meeting.

• Отложение заседания парламента, известное как prorогaция, вызвало общественные протесты.

  The postponement of the parliamentary session, known as prorogation, sparked public protests.

• Суд рассмотрит вопрос о отложении прений, аналогичном prorогaции в британской системе.

  The court will consider the issue of deferring debates, similar to prorogation in the British system.

• После prorогaции, президент может инициировать отложение дальнейших обсуждений.

  After prorogation, the president may initiate the postponement of further discussions.

Secondary meaning: General extension or prolongation of a deadline or period in non-parliamentary contexts.

Translation(s) & Context:

• отложение - More commonly used here for everyday extensions, such as in contracts or events; less formal than in the primary meaning.

Usage Examples:

• Компания запросила отложение срока оплаты, подобное prorогaции контракта.

  The company requested an extension of the payment deadline, similar to prorogation of the contract.

• В деловом контракте отложение выполнения обязанностей эквивалентно prorогaции.

  In a business contract, postponing obligations is equivalent to prorogation.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are nouns. "Пророгация" is a feminine noun (from Latin origin) and follows standard first-declension patterns with some irregularities due to its borrowed status. "Отложение" is a neuter noun and follows regular patterns for nouns ending in -ение.

Note: These words do not change in plural forms frequently, as they often refer to singular events. Irregularities in "пророгация" stem from its foreign origin, making it less flexible than native words like "отложение."

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: отложение (postponement), отсрочка (deferral) - "Отсрочка" is more informal and used for time extensions in daily life.
• Antonyms: созыв (convocation - the act of calling a session), возобновление (renewal - restarting after a break)

Related Phrases:

• пророгация сессии - Prorogation of a session; used in parliamentary contexts to indicate temporary suspension.
• отложение заседания - Postponement of a meeting; a common phrase in administrative or legal settings for delaying proceedings.
• пророгация парламента - Prorogation of parliament; directly parallels the English term in political discussions.

Usage Notes:

"Пророгация" is a direct calque from English and is best used in formal, legal translations of "prorogation," especially in British Commonwealth contexts. It may not be universally understood outside specialized circles, so "отложение" is often preferred for clarity in general Russian usage. Always consider the context: use "пророгация" for precise parliamentary references and "отложение" for broader postponements. Grammatically, these nouns require appropriate case agreements with verbs and adjectives, e.g., "объявить о prorогации" (to announce prorogation). When choosing between translations, opt for "пророгация" if the original text is from UK law, but "отложение" for international or everyday applications.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "пророгация" interchangeably with "отмена" (cancellation), assuming they mean the same as "prorogation." Correct: "Пророгация" implies a temporary halt, not permanent end; for example, incorrect: "Пророгация означает конец сессии навсегда" (Prorogation means the end of the session forever). Correct: "Пророгация временно прерывает сессию" (Prorogation temporarily interrupts the session). This confusion arises from overlooking the temporary nature of prorogation.

• Error: Failing to decline the noun properly, e.g., saying "в prorогация" instead of "в prorогации" in genitive contexts. Correct: Use the appropriate case, as shown in the inflections table, to maintain grammatical agreement.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and legal systems, "пророгация" reflects influences from Western parliamentary traditions, particularly from the UK, where it's a monarch's prerogative to suspend Parliament. This concept is less central in Russia's semi-presidential system, where similar actions might involve the President or Duma, highlighting differences in governance styles and the historical adoption of foreign legal terms.

Related Concepts:

• распускание парламента (dissolution of parliament)
• сессия (session)
• отсрочка платежа (deferral of payment)