interpellate

/ˌɪntərˈpɛleɪt/
verb
  1. To formally question or challenge a government official or minister in a parliament or legislative body.
    • Members of parliament have the right to interpellate the prime minister during question time.
    • The senator was interpellated by the committee regarding the new trade agreement.
    • The opposition party decided to interpellate the minister about the education budget cuts.
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