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- pronunciation:
- s
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
in law, a formal written order summoning a witness to give testimony or requiring that specified evidence be submitted.
She had received a subpoena and had to appear in court the following week. |
| related words: |
citation, command, process, warrant |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
subpoenas, subpoenaing, subpoenaed |
| definition: |
to call for, summon, or serve with a subpoena.
The telephone records were subpoenaed as evidence.The grand jury subpoenaed him to testify.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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- similar words:
- convene
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| related words: |
command, process, summon |
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