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

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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

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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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