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Interpellation
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What's The Definition Of Interpellation?
[n] the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
[n] a procedure (in some parliaments) of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy Synonyms | Synonyms for Interpellation: interjection | interpolation | interposition Related Terms | Find terms related to Interpellation: See Also | break | disruption | gap | interruption | order | parliamentary law | parliamentary procedure | rules of order Interpellation In Webster's Dictionary \In`ter*pel*la"tion\, n. [L. interpellatio: cf.
F. interpellation.]
1. The act of interpelling or interrupting; interruption.
``Continual interpellations.'' --Bp. Hall.
2. The act of interposing or interceding; intercession.
Accepted by his interpellation and intercession.
--Jer. Taylor.
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.
4. A official summons or citation. --Ayliffe.
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