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noun 
  1. (uncountable) The act of interpelling or interrupting; interruption.
  2. (uncountable) The act of interpose, interposing or intercede, interceding; intercession.
  3. (countable) 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.
  4. (countable) An official summons or citation.
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    Etymology: Coined by French Marxist philosopher w:Louis Althousser, Louis Althousser


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