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interlocution
[ in-ter-luh-kyoo-shuhn ]
/ ˌɪn tər ləˈkyu ʃən /
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noun
conversation; dialogue.
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Origin of interlocution
1525–35; <Latin interlocūtiōn- (stem of interlocūtiō) a speaking between, equivalent to interlocūt(us) (see interlocutor) + -iōn--ion
Words nearby interlocution
interlining, interlink, interlock, interlocking directorate, interlocking directorates, interlocution, interlocutor, interlocutory, interlope, interloper, interlude
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How to use interlocution in a sentence
And the affectionate and shrewd interlocution by Sanford Schwartz is much appreciated.
This may be held the error of the author which he himself has to confess when he comes to the Divine interlocution.
Expositor's Bible: The Book of Job|Robert WatsonInterlocution, in-tėr-lo-kū′shun, n. conference: an intermediate decree before final decision.
But without further interlocution we proceed onward with our tale.
The Eve of All-Hallows, v. 1 of 3|Matthew Weld Hartstonge
British Dictionary definitions for interlocution
interlocution
/ (ˌɪntəlɒˈkjuːʃən) /
noun
conversation, discussion, or dialogue
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