What is "interlocution"

Interlocution \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.

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

n. discussion or conversation.