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SUBPOENAS
Noun
subpoenas
plural of subpoena
Verb
subpoenas
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of subpoena
Source: Wiktionary
SUBPOENA
Sub*poe"na, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. sub under + poena punishment. See Pain.] (Law)
Definition: 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.] Subpoena ad testificandum (. Etym: [NL.] A writ used to procure the attendance of a witness for the purpose of testifying.
– Subpoena duces tecum (. Etym: [NL.] A writ which requires a witness to attend and bring certain documents.
Sub*poe"na, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Subpoenaed; p. pr. & vb. n. Subpoenaing.] (Law)
Definition: To serve with a writ of subpoena; to command attendance in court by a legal writ, under a penalty in case of disobedience.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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