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Interpellation

Interpellation Meaning & Definition
Interpellation Definition And Meaning

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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