interpellate

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/ɪn.ˈtɜɹ.pə.ˌleɪt/ English

Definitions

verb

To interrupt (someone) so as to inform or question (that person about something).
To address (a person) in a way that presupposes a particular identification of them; to give (a person) an identity (which may or may not be accurate).
To question (someone) formally concerning official or governmental policy or business.

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Synonyms

pose question interrogate reinterrogate examine cross-examine inquire of query interview intercome enquire cross examine intervene inquire get into interceed

Associated

interpellation kuwaiti mps sessions cabinet motion aired table prime minister must get

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