interpellate
interpellate (in-t[schwa]r-pel-ayt), vb. 1. (Of a judge) to interrupt, with a question, a lawyer’s argument. 2. (Of a legislator) to interrupt a legislature’s calendar by bringing into question a ministerial policy, esp. in the legislature of France, Italy, or Germany. — Also termed (in Scots law) interpel (in-t[schwa]r-pel). — interpellation, n.