In`ter*lo*cu"tion (?), n. [L.
interlocutio, from interloqui, interlocutus, to
speak between; inter between + loqui to speak: cf. F.
interlocution. See Loquacious.]
1. Interchange of speech; dialogue;
conversation; conference.
2. (Law) An intermediate act or decree
before final decision. Ayliffe.
3. Hence, intermediate argument or
discussion.