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/ɪnˌtɜːr.pəˈleɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of questioning or interrogating someone, especially in a formal context.
"During the parliamentary session, the opposition party initiated an interpellation to hold the government accountable for its policies." - 2
A formal request for information or clarification from a government official or body.
"The senator's interpellation aimed to clarify the administration's stance on environmental regulations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'interpellatio', meaning an interruption or a formal question, stemming from the verb 'interpellare' (to interrupt, break in upon, or question). It entered English in the 19th century via French political terminology, initially denoting a formal parliamentary question directed to a government minister.
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interpellation
Transliteration: ɛ̃.tɛʁ.pɛ.la.sjɔ̃
"L'interpellation a été un moment clé du débat parlementaire."
Interpellation
Transliteration: ɪntɛʁpɛlaˈt͡si̯oːn
"Die Interpellation war ein wichtiger Teil der politischen Diskussion."
interpellanza
Transliteration: interpelˈlant͡sa
"L'interpellanza è stata presentata per chiarire le politiche del governo."
interpelación
Transliteration: in.teɾ.pe.laˈθjon
"La interpelación se utilizó para cuestionar las decisiones del ejecutivo."
interpelação
Transliteration: ĩteʁpeɫɐˈsɐ̃w
"A interpelação foi uma ferramenta importante para a fiscalização do governo."
अंतराल प्रश्न
Transliteration: Antaral prashn
"संसद में अंतराल प्रश्न का उपयोग सरकार की नीतियों पर सवाल उठाने के लिए किया गया।"
质询
Transliteration: zhìxún
"在会议上，质询是监督政府行为的重要方式。"
질의
Transliteration: jil-ui
"회의에서 질의는 정부의 정책을 검토하는 중요한 방법이다."
質疑
Transliteration: shitsugi
"会議での質疑は政府の政策を監視する重要な手段です。"
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