Subpoena \Sub*p[oe]"na\, n. [NL., fr. L. sub under + poena
punishment. See Pain.]
(Law)
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. [Written also subpena.]
Subp[oe]na ad testificandum. [NL.]
A writ used to procure
the attendance of a witness for the purpose of testifying.
Subp[oe]na duces tecum. [NL.]
A writ which requires a
witness to attend and bring certain documents.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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