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interpellation
[ in-ter-puh-ley-shuhn, in-tur-puh- ]
noun
- a procedure in some legislative bodies of asking a government official to explain an act or policy, sometimes leading, in parliamentary government, to a vote of confidence or a change of government.
- Sociology. a system of maintaining power over a population by imposing beliefs, values, and norms on that population rather than using force.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of interpellation1
First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin interpellātiōn-, stem of interpellātiō “interruption.” See interpellate, -ion
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Example Sentences
A lounger who stood by luckily counteracted the bad effect of the interpellation.
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In spite of Rouher, by a secret agreement with Ollivier the right of interpellation was restored to the Chambers.
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"But it is a good thing to do," the old lady went on, without noticing his interpellation.
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In any event, there is no debate, and in this respect the English practice differs from the French "interpellation."
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Now, however, he is menaced with an interpellation on the Austro-German understanding.
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