1. Formal questions or challenges addressed to a government official or member of parliament, typically demanding an explanation of policy or conduct.
Usage: Primarily used in parliamentary and political contexts; Common in European legislatures
2. The act of interrupting someone to question or challenge them.
Usage: Formal or literary usage

Examples

• The opposition filed several interpellations regarding the minister's handling of the budget.
• During the parliamentary session, interpellations were raised about the government's environmental policies.
• The senator's interpellations forced the official to provide detailed justifications for the new regulations.
• Interpellations are a standard procedure in many European parliaments for holding officials accountable.
• The committee received multiple interpellations from concerned legislators about the proposed legislation.