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Webster 1913 Edition
Interpellation
Inˊter-pel-la′tion
,Noun.
[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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Interpellation
INTERPELLA'TION
,Noun.
1.
Interruption.2.
An earnest address; intercession.