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subpoena
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[səˈpiːnə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a writ ordering a person to attend a court
(e.g: a subpoena may be issued to compel their attendance)
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Origin
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late Middle English (as a noun): from Latin sub poena ‘under penalty’ (the first words of the writ). Use as a verb dates from the mid 17th century
[səˈpiːnə], (Verb)
Definitions:
- summon (someone) with a subpoena
(e.g: the Queen is above the law and cannot be subpoenaed)
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Origin
:
late Middle English (as a noun): from Latin sub poena ‘under penalty’ (the first words of the writ). Use as a verb dates from the mid 17th century
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