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.] [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]