[ˈsʌmənz], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an order to appear before a judge or magistrate, or the writ containing such an order
(e.g: a summons for non-payment of a parking ticket)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French sumunse, from an alteration of Latin summonita, feminine past participle of summonere (see summon)

[ˈsʌmənz], (Verb)

Definitions:
- serve (someone) with a summons
(e.g: he has been summonsed to appear in court next month)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French sumunse, from an alteration of Latin summonita, feminine past participle of summonere (see summon)