English Explanatory Dictionary

interpellation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. The act of interpellating: the act of identification.
  3. The act of interpelling: interruption.

Word forms

interpellation interpellations

Etymology

From Middle French interpellation, from Latin interpellātiō; equivalent to interpellate + -ion or interpel + -ation.

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