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interlocution

American  
[in-ter-luh-kyoo-shuhn] / ˌɪn tər ləˈkyu ʃən /

noun

  1. conversation; dialogue.

interlocution British  
/ ˌɪntəlɒˈkjuːʃən /

noun

  1. conversation, discussion, or dialogue

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Etymology

Origin of interlocution

1525–35; < Latin interlocūtiōn- (stem of interlocūtiō ) a speaking between, equivalent to interlocūt ( us ) ( see interlocutor) + -iōn- -ion

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Interlocution, in-tėr-lo-kū′shun, n. conference: an intermediate decree before final decision.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

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