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interpellation

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interpellation in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
    interjection  interposition  interpolation  interpellation 
  2. (parliament) a parliamentary procedure of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy
    interpellation 
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