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Meaning of INTERPELLATION

Pronunciation:  `inturpu'leyshun

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
  2. [n]  a procedure (in some parliaments) of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy
 

INTERPELLATION is a 14 letter word that starts with I.

 

 Synonyms: interjection, interpolation, interposition
 
 See Also: break, disruption, gap, interruption, order, parliamentary law, parliamentary procedure, rules of order

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\In`ter*pel*la"tion\, n. [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.

 

 

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