SUBPOENA
\suːpˈiːnə], \suːpˈiːnə], \s_uː_p_ˈiː_n_ə]\
Definitions of SUBPOENA
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 2010 - Legal Glossary Database
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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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.
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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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A written order commanding attendance in court as a witness, under a penalty for failure to obey.
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To serve or summon with such a written order. Also, subpena.
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By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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