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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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.] [1913 Webster] 1. Interchange of speech; dialogue; conversation; conference. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) An intermediate act or decree before final decision. --Ayliffe. [1913 Webster] 3. Hence, intermediate argument or discussion. [1913 Webster]