Prō'lon-gā'tion, n.

n. [Fr. prolongation, Pr. prolongacio, Sp. prolongacion, It. prolungazione, prolongatione, L. Lat. prolongatio.]

1. The act of lengthening in time or space; as, the prolongation of life.
2. Extension of time by delay or postponement; as, the prolongation of days for payment. Bacon.