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1. (n.) subpoena
a writ to summon witnesses or evidence before a court.
2. (v.t.) subpoena
to serve with a subpoena.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME < L sub poenā under penalty (the first words of the writ))
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) subpoena, subpoena ad testificandum
a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court
2. (verb) subpoena
serve or summon with a subpoena
"The witness and her records were subpoenaed"
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1. (noun) subpoena
a writ commanding the attendance in court, as a witness, of the person on whom it is served, under a penalty; the process by which a defendant in equity is commanded to appear and answer the plaintiff's bill
2. (verb) subpoena
to serve with a writ of subpoena; to command attendance in court by a legal writ, under a penalty in case of disobedience
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