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Definition of Interpellation

1. Noun. (parliament) a parliamentary procedure of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy.

2. Noun. The action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts.

Definition of Interpellation

1. n. The act of interpelling or interrupting; interruption.

Definition of Interpellation

1. Noun. (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. ¹

2. Noun. (philosophy) The act of interpellating: the act of identification. ¹

3. Noun. The act of interpelling: interruption. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Interpellation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Interpellation

interpauses interpeak interpectoral lymph nodes interpedencular interpediculate interpeduncular interpeduncular cistern interpeduncular fossa interpeduncular ganglion interpeduncular nucleus

interpel interpellate interpellated interpellates interpellating interpellation (current term) interpellations interpellator interpellators interpelling

interpelviabdominal amputation interpenetrate interpenetrated interpenetrates interpenetrating interpenetration interpenetrations interpenetrative interpeptide interperceptual

Literary usage of Interpellation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Constitutions and Other Select Documents Illustrative of the History of by Frank Maloy Anderson (1904)
"Every request for interpellation must be written and signed by at least five members. This request explains briefly the object of the interpellations; ..."

2. Delsarte System of Oratory: Including the Complete Works of M. L'abbe by Delaumosne, Angélique Arnaud, François Delsarte (1887)
"interpellation. interpellation embraces five steps : The first consists in elevating the shoulder in token of affection. If the right shoulder, ..."

3. Contemporary France by Gabriel Hanotaux (1907)
"interpellation concerning Ultramontane intrigues.—Speeches from MM. Jules Simon and Gambetta. V. The Marshal decides to break with the Left Majority. ..."

4. Politics and Pen Pictures at Home and Abroad by Henry Washington Hilliard (1892)
"Banquet Given to me by the Anti-Slavery Society—Discussion in the Chamber of Deputies—interpellation to the Premier, ..."

5. The Constitution and Government of the State of New York: An Appraisal by New York (State). (1915)
"The Right of interpellation and Personal Inquiry Another effective means for developing information about performances and proposals of the " executive " is ..."

6. Annual Register by Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Edmund Burke (1875)
"... "—Marshal MacMahon's Order of the Day—Manifesto of the Comte de Chambord—interpellation by M. Lucien Brun—President's Message—Report of Committee of ..."

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