interpellate

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interpellate - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Interpellate \In`ter*pel"late\, v. t. [See Interpel.]
     To question imperatively, as a minister, or other executive
     officer, in explanation of his conduct; -- generally on the
     part of a legislative body.
     [1913 Webster]

interpellate - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  interpellate
      v 1: question formally about policy or government business