In`ter*pel*la"tion (?), n. [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 1913.