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Meaning of subpoena

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

subpoena

Pronunciation:/səˈpiːnə/

noun

Definitions

  1. A writ requiring a defendant to appear in court to answer a plaintiff's claim.

  2. A writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony.

verb

Definitions

  1. To summon with a subpoena.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/subpoena

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