1. A formal question or challenge addressed to a government official or member of parliament, typically requiring a response.
Usage: Common in parliamentary procedure, especially in European legislatures.
2. An interruption or interjection in speech or conversation.
Usage: Formal or literary usage.

Examples

• The opposition party filed an interpellation demanding clarification on the budget proposal.
• During the parliamentary session, several interpellations were raised about healthcare policy.
• The minister prepared a detailed response to the interpellation from the legislative committee.
• An interpellation in the debate shifted the focus to environmental concerns.
• The senator's interpellation challenged the government's handling of the crisis.
• Multiple interpellations were submitted before the vote took place.