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interpellate Definition

in·ter·pel·late (in′tər pel′āt′, in tʉr′pə lāt′)

transitive verb interpellated -·lat′ed, interpellating -·lat′·ing

to question (a person) formally: a form of political challenge to members of the administration in legislative bodies of certain countries

Etymology: < L interpellatus, pp. of interpellare, to interrupt in speaking < inter-, between + -pellare < pellere, to drive, urge: see felt

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