INTERPELLATED

Verb

interpellated

simple past tense and past participle of interpellate

Source: Wiktionary


INTERPELLATE

In`ter*pel"late, v. t. Etym: [See Interpel.]

Definition: To question imperatively, as a minister, or other executive officer, in explanation of his conduct; -- generally on the part of a legislative body.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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