Interpellation

Origin

From Middle French interpellation, from Latin interpellatio; Compound of interpellate + -tion or interpel + -tion

Full definition of interpellation

Noun

1. (politics) The act of interpellating (questioning); the period in which government officials are questioned about and explain an act, a policy or a point raised during a debate.
2. (philosophy) The act of interpellating: the act of identification.
3. The act of interpelling: interruption.