Meaning Of The Word Subpoena

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subpoena
countable noun: A subpoena is a legal document telling someone that they must attend a court of law and give evidence as a witness.

subpoena in American English
a written legal order directing a person to appear in court to give testimony, show specified records, etc.
to summon with such an order
noun: the usual writ for the summoning of witnesses or the submission of evidence, as records or documents, before a court or other deliberative body
transitive verb: to serve with a subpoena

subpoena in British English
noun: a writ issued by a court of justice requiring a person to appear before the court at a specified time
verb: to serve with a subpoena

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