Interpellate

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Interpellate \In`ter*pel"late\, 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]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  interpellate
       v : question formally about policy or government business