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interlocution

[in-ter-luh-kyoo-shuh n]
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noun
  1. 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
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  • Interlocution, in-tėr-lo-kū′shun, n. conference: an intermediate decree before final decision.

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

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British Dictionary definitions for interlocution

interlocution

noun
  1. conversation, discussion, or dialogue
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Word Origin and History for interlocution

n.

1530s, from Latin interlocutionem (nominative interlocutio) "a speaking between, interlocution," noun of action from past participle stem of interloqui (see interlocutor).

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