v. t. [ L. interpellare, interpellatum; inter between + pellare (in comp.), akin to pellere to drive: cf. F. interpeller. Cf. Interpellate. ] To interrupt, break in upon, or intercede with. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
I am interpelled by many businesses. Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. interpellans, p. pr. See Interpel. ] Interpelling; interrupting. --
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 ]
n. [ L. interpellatio: cf. F. interpellation. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Accepted by his interpellation and intercession. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]