Defn: To interrupt, break in upon, or intercede with. [Obs.]
I am interpelled by many businesses. Howell.
INTERPELLANT
In`ter*pel"lant, a. Etym: [L. interpellans, p. pr. See Interpel.]
Defn: Interpelling; interrupting.
— n.
Defn: One who, or that which, interpels.
INTERPELLATE
In`ter*pel"late, v. t. Etym: [See Interpel.]
Defn: To question imperatively, as a minister, or other executive officer, in explanation of his conduct; — generally on the part of a legislative body.
INTERPELLATION In`ter*pel*la"tion, n. Etym: [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.