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Vocabulary Entry
summons
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A legal document that orders someone to appear in court.
Example Sentences
"She received a summons to appear as a witness."
"The court issued a summons to the defendant."
"Ignoring a summons can result in legal penalties."
V
verb
To serve someone with a summons; to call upon someone to appear or do something.
Example Sentences
"The judge decided to summons the witness for the trial."
"He was summoned to appear before the committee."
"The company may summons employees for mandatory training."