Interpellation
interpellation; formal parliamentary demand for an explanation from the government
noun in-ter-pel-a-TSION Rare
Origin: from Latin interpellare (to address formally)
Usage Note
Interpellation is more common in Austrian and Swiss parliaments than in the Bundestag, where the equivalent is a Große Anfrage. It obliges the government to give a public explanation and opens a plenary debate. Plural: Interpellationen.
Examples
"Die Fraktion brachte eine Interpellation zur Migrationspolitik ein."
Natural Translation
The parliamentary group tabled an interpellation on migration policy.
Literal Translation
The faction submitted an interpellation on migration policy.
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