Complete Definition of "interpellation"

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Etymology
Coined by French Marxist philosopher w:Louis Althousser|Louis Althousser

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪ��n|-eɪ��n

Noun
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  1. uncountable The act of interpelling or interrupting; interruption.
  2. uncountable The act of interpose|interposing or intercede|interceding; intercession.
  3. countable 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. countable An official summons or citation.

Translations
Finnish: välikysymys (3)
Norwegian: interpellasjon (3)

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