interpel'lation
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interpellate (ɪnˈtɜːpɛˌleɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) parliamentary procedure (in European legislatures) to question (a member of the government) on a point of government policy, often interrupting the business of the day | |
| [C16: from Latin interpellāre to disturb, from | |
| interpel'lation | |
| —n | |
| in'terpellator | |
| —n | |
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Interpel'lation
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