Subpoena
/səˈpinə/
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Definition
(noun) A writ (“written order”) requiring someone to appear in court, or at a deposition or some other legal proceeding, as a witness to give testimony (a subpoena ad testificandum) or to produce evidence (subpoena duces tecum), in default of which the person may be punished.
Sentence Examples
Why doesn't he subpoena them?
Why would they subpoena you?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The witness received a ____ to appear in court and testify about the events of the robbery last month.