English dictionary
subpoena
/s/@/b'p/i/n/@/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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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
Synonyms subpoena ad testificandumSource: WordNet 3.0
verb
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serve or summon with a subpoena
ExamplesThe witness and her records were subpoenaed.
Source: WordNet 3.0