'Interpellate' definitions:
Definition of 'interpellate'
From: WordNet
verb
Question formally about policy or government business
Definition of 'Interpellate'
From: GCIDE
- Interpellate \In`ter*pel"late\, v. t. [See Interpel.] To question imperatively, as a minister, or other executive officer, in explanation of his conduct; -- generally on the part of a legislative body. [1913 Webster]