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Vocabulary Entry
subpoena
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A legal document ordering someone to appear in court or produce evidence.
Example Sentences
"She received a subpoena to testify in the trial."
"The lawyer issued a subpoena for the records."
"Ignoring a subpoena can result in legal penalties."
V
verb
To summon someone to appear in court through a legal document.
Example Sentences
"The court decided to subpoena the witnesses."
"They may subpoena the documents as part of the investigation."
"The attorney chose to subpoena the expert for their testimony."