INTERPELLATION
interjection, interposition, interpolation, interpellation
(noun) the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
interpellation
(noun) (parliament) a parliamentary procedure of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
interpellation (countable and uncountable, plural interpellations)
(politics) The act of interpellating (questioning); the period in which government officials are questioned about and explain an act, a policy or a point raised during a debate.
(philosophy) The act of interpellating: the act of identification.
The act of interpelling: interruption.
Source: Wiktionary
In`ter*pel*la"tion, n. Etym: [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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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