Interpellation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
(parliament) a parliamentary procedure of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The opposition party lodged an interpellation against the Minister of Finance over the recent tax hike, demanding a full explanation of the decision.
- During the parliamentary session, the opposition leader exercised her right of interpellation, questioning the government's stance on climate change.
- The MP filed an interpellation motion against the Prime Minister, requesting a clear explanation for the abrupt cancellation of the city's infrastructure project.
- In a surprise move, the backbench MP launched an interpellation against the Defence Minister, challenging the military's involvement in the ongoing peacekeeping mission.
- The minority party's leader invoked the parliamentary interpellation procedure, pressing the Attorney General for answers about the botched investigation into widespread corruption.