Definitions

1. verb

to question or call to account, especially in a public or official setting

“The senator was interpellated by his colleagues during the debate.”

2. noun

a question put to a minister in a legislative assembly, especially in a parliamentary system

“The interpellation was debated for hours in the assembly.”

3. verb

to direct a question to a member of the government, especially in a parliamentary system

“The opposition party will interpellate the minister on the new policy.”