Found 2 items, similar to Interpellation.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: interpellation
interpellation
n 1: (parliament) a procedure of demanding that a government
official explain some act or policy
2: the action of interjecting or interposing an action or
remark that interrupts [syn:
interjection,
interposition,
interpolation]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Interpellation
Interpellation
\In`ter*pel*la"tion\, n. [L. interpellatio: cf.
F. interpellation.]
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1. The act of interpelling or interrupting; interruption.
“Continual interpellations.” --Bp. Hall.
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2. The act of interposing or interceding; intercession.
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Accepted by his interpellation and intercession.
--Jer. Taylor.
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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.
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4. A official summons or citation. --Ayliffe.
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