'Interpellation' definitions:
Definition of 'interpellation'
(from WordNet)
noun
(parliament) a parliamentary procedure of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy
noun
The action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts [syn: interjection, interposition, interpolation, interpellation]
Definition of 'Interpellation'
From: GCIDE
- Interpellation \In`ter*pel*la"tion\, n. [L. interpellatio: cf. F. interpellation.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. The act of interpelling or interrupting; interruption. "Continual interpellations." --Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The act of interposing or interceding; intercession. [1913 Webster]
- Accepted by his interpellation and intercession. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
- 3. An act of interpellating, or of demanding of an officer an explanation of his action; imperative or peremptory questioning; a point raised in a debate. [1913 Webster]
- 4. A official summons or citation. --Ayliffe. [1913 Webster]